Gochujang Chicken

Ingredients

chicken thigh filletsboneless

Pescatarianextra-firm tofu pressed and cubedpress first, sear longer for color

6 lb6 lb

sweet potatopeeled, thinly sliced

21 oz

Korean rice cakesseparated

21 oz

cooking oil

as needed

gochujang

18 tbsp

gochugaru

3 tbsp

mirin

Soy-freerice vinegaradd 1 tsp sugar to balance sweetness

6 tbsp6 tbsp

brown sugar

6 tbsp

onion powder

6 tbsp

Sprite

1 1/2 cup

soy sauce

Soy-freecoconut aminosreduce added sugar slightly since aminos are sweeter

12 tsp12 tsp

garlicminced

12 tsp

gingerminced

12 tsp

black pepperground

to taste

Method

1. 01Whisk gochujang, gochugaru, mirin, brown sugar, onion powder, Sprite, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. 02Place chicken in a container, pour marinade over, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.4 hr
3. 03Grease grill plate and preheat to medium-high heat.
4. 04Grill chicken covered 5 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.12 min
5. 05If using, coat sweet potato and rice cakes with oil and grill until tender.
6. 06Serve.