Korean Style Grilled Chicken Wings: Spicy and Flavorful

Korean style grilled chicken wings are a delicious dish with a distinctive spicy flavor and tender, well-seasoned meat. Let’s explore the detailed recipe to make this dish at home!

Preparing the Ingredients

To make Korean style grilled chicken wings for 4 people, you will need:

• Chicken wings: 1 kg
• Korean chili paste (Gochujang): 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
• Minced garlic: 1 tablespoon
• Minced ginger: 1/2 tablespoon
• Toasted sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Salt: 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for Korean style grilled chicken wings

Choosing Fresh Ingredients

Selecting Chicken Wings

• Quality: Choose industrial chicken wings for more meat or free-range chicken wings for a tastier texture.
• Inspection: Select wings with a natural light yellow color, firm and elastic meat. Avoid wings with bruises, a bad smell, or sliminess.

Selecting Korean Chili Paste

• Main Ingredients: Korean chili paste (Gochujang) is made from fresh chili and fermented soybeans, offering a moderate spiciness suitable for grilled dishes.
• Buying Tips: Purchase from reputable supermarkets or stores, check the expiration date, and ensure the packaging is intact and undamaged.

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Preparing the Chicken Wings

Rinse the chicken wings with cold water, then soak them in hot water mixed with 2 tablespoons of salt for about 5 minutes. Scrape off any impurities from the skin with a knife, rinse again with clean water, and let them drain. Cut the wings into bite-sized pieces.

Tip to Remove Odor: You can soak the chicken wings in a mixture of crushed ginger and wine for about 10 minutes, then rinse and drain.

Cleaning the chicken wings thoroughly

Step 2: Marinating the Chicken Wings

Mix the chicken wings thoroughly with 2 tablespoons of Korean chili paste, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours (or overnight for better flavor).

Marinating the chicken wings with rich flavors

Step 3: Grilling the Chicken Wings

• Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 200°C.
• Arrange the chicken wings on a baking tray, brush with a layer of sesame oil, and bake for 30 minutes.
• Then, remove the wings, brush with more marinade, and continue baking at 220°C for another 10-15 minutes until the wings are golden and evenly cooked.

Note: If you don’t have an oven, you can use a charcoal grill.

Grilling the chicken wings to perfection

Step 4: Finishing and Enjoying

The Korean style grilled chicken wings have an attractive color, golden meat, and are well-seasoned with a spicy and rich flavor. This dish is perfect for family meals or small gatherings.

Finished Korean style grilled chicken wings

Conclusion

Making Korean style grilled chicken wings is not overly complicated but requires attention to detail in preparation and marinating. With the above recipe, you can easily make this delicious, flavorful Korean dish at home. Give it a try and share your results with us!

Reference Source: The recipe was adapted from the YouTube channel Emma Pham Kitchen.