Gochujang Chicken

Ingredients

chicken thigh filletsboneless

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

3 lb3 lb

sweet potatopeeled, thinly sliced

10 1/2 oz

Korean rice cakesseparated

10 1/2 oz

cooking oil

as needed

gochujang

9 tbsp

gochugaru

1 1/2 tbsp

mirin

Soy-freerice vinegaradd 1 tsp sugar to balance sweetness

3 tbsp3 tbsp

brown sugar

3 tbsp

onion powder

3 tbsp

Sprite

3/4 cup

soy sauce

Soy-freecoconut aminosreduce added sugar slightly since aminos are sweeter

6 tsp6 tsp

garlicminced

6 tsp

gingerminced

6 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.