Korean Chicken Skewers (Dak Ggochi)

Name: Korean Chicken Skewers (Dak Ggochi)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mirin; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 large clove garlic, grated; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut crosswise into 24 strips (3/4 inch wide); 12 large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved; 24 3-inch-long pieces scallion (from 2-3 bunches), white & light green parts only; 2 tablespoons canola oil; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 6 tablespoons Ssamjang (see Tips)

Prep 35 minsCook 95 mins

Tips: Look for prepared Ssamjang--a thick spicy paste typically served with Korean lettuce wraps--at Korean markets or online. To make your own: Combine 1/2 cup doenjang, 1/4 cup mirin, 3 Tbsp. gochujang, 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil and 1 clove grated garlic in a small bowl. Makes: 1 cup The bright red, fiery chile paste gochujang is the quintessential Korean condiment. To make ahead: Marinate chicken (Step 1) for up to 1 day. Equipment: Eight 12-inch metal or bamboo skewers Protein 25g 50% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 76mg 25% Vitamin A 352IU 7% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Sodium 686mg 30% Calcium 50mg 4% Iron 3mg

1/8/2025·Added by Carl