Gochujang Chicken

Ingredients

chicken thigh filletsboneless

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

2 lb2 lb

sweet potatopeeled, thinly sliced

7 oz

Korean rice cakesseparated

7 oz

cooking oil

as needed

gochujang

6 tbsp

gochugaru

1 tbsp

mirin

Soy-freerice vinegaradd 1 tsp sugar to balance sweetness

2 tbsp2 tbsp

brown sugar

2 tbsp

onion powder

2 tbsp

Sprite

1/2 cup

soy sauce

Soy-freecoconut aminosreduce added sugar slightly since aminos are sweeter

4 tsp4 tsp

garlicminced

4 tsp

gingerminced

4 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.