Korean Chicken Skewers

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while white sugar is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

Cut chicken thighs into cubes, discarding bone and skin.

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, crushed garlic, and rice vinegar.

Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.

Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Place skewers on the grill and cook until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove from grill and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped spring onion.

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