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Baked Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs

Boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a gochujang-coconut aminos sauce, baked until cooked through and finished under the broiler for a slightly crisp, caramelized top.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Korean
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Large baking dish
  • Digital Thermometer

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 3 lbsboneless skinless chicken thighsabout 8 to 10 thighs
  • 1/2 cupcoconut aminos*
  • 4 TbspGochugang
  • 3 Tbsphoney
  • 3 Tbsptoasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsprice vinegar
  • 1 Tbspfresh gingerpeeled and grated
  • 3 large clovesgarlicminced
  • sesame seeds
  • 4 stalksgreen onion
  • 1 to 2 limescut into wedges

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl: ½ cup coconut aminos, 4 Tbsp Gochugang, 3 Tbsp honey, 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger, and 3 large cloves garlic (minced). Stir until fully combined.
  • Place 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 to 10 thighs) in a large zip-top bag or a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag (or cover the bowl) and move the contents to coat every piece evenly.
  • Refrigerate and marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 12 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425°F. Position a rack in the center of the oven or one shelf up from center.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs and all of the marinade to a large casserole dish or a rimmed baking sheet with high sides. Arrange the thighs in a single layer without overlapping.
  • Bake on the chosen oven shelf for 12 to 18 minutes, or until a digital thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165°F.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and spoon the pan juices over the chicken to baste each piece.
  • Change the oven setting to the high broil. Return the chicken to the oven and broil for 3 to 6 minutes, watching closely, until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp. Keep an eye on the internal temperature to ensure it remains at or above 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (from the 4 stalks), serve with lime wedges (1 to 2 limes cut into wedges), and spoon the pan juices over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Notes
*Use low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos as a replacement for the coconut aminos if you’d like.