Aida's Korean Grilled Chicken
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
6 medium garlic cloves, smashed
3 medium scallions, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (4-inch) piece ginger, cut into 1/4-inch coins
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup light corn syrup, honey, or sugar
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Vegetable oil, for prepping the grill
Directions:
Lay the chicken in a single layer on a cutting board. Cover with plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet or rolling pin, evenly pound to a 1/2-inch thickness.
Place everything except the chicken and the sesame seeds in a large, nonreactive dish or a resealable plastic bag and mix until evenly combined. Add the chicken and turn to coat evenly. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high (about 400°F) and rub the grill with a towel dipped in vegetable oil. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the grill heats up, at least 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Place the chicken on the grill and cook uncovered, turning rarely, until it’s charred and the juices are running clear, about 10 minutes total. When ready to serve, garnish with the sesame seeds.
Recipe shared from: www.chow.com