Dakkochi (Korean Chicken Skewers)

Juicy dakkochi (Korean chicken skewers) brushed with a glossy soy-garlic glaze and cooked on the stovetop in just 30 minutes. Easy, delicious street-food flavor at home!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Korean

Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher

Keyword chicken snack, dak kkochi, dakkochi, game day food, Korean BBQ chicken skewers, korean chicken skewers, korean street food, party appetizer, stovetop chicken skewers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 228

Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Equipment

bamboo skewers 8-inch (20 cm)
basting pastry brush

Ingredients

1-1/3 lb (600 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into large bite-size pieces (about 1½-inch / 3.5 cm)
pinch salt and pepper for seasoning
1 tbsp (15 ml) sweet rice wine (mirim)
3-4 Korean leeks (daepa), white and light green parts only cut into 1½-inch (3.5 cm) pieces
2 tbsp (30 ml) oil divided
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds to garnish optional

Soy Garlic Glaze

2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce low sodium preferred
1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
1/2 tbsp (7 g) minced garlic
2 tbsp (30 ml) sweet rice wine (mirim)
1 tbsp (12 g) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 g) ginger puree
2 tbsp (30 ml) Korean oligo syrup or light corn syrup

Instructions

Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, salt, pepper, and sweet rice wine. Toss well and let rest for 10 minutes.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, mirim, sugar, ginger, and oligo syrup until the sugar dissolves.
Assemble the skewers: Thread the chicken and leek onto bamboo skewers, alternating pieces and spacing them slightly for better searing.
Sear the skewers: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 3–4 skewers at a time, 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly charred. Repeat with remaining skewers, adding more oil as needed.
Brush and caramelize: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Brush the glaze onto the skewers and cook, turning and brushing occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken in a glossy finish.
Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve warm. Add rice on the side to turn these into a quick and satisfying meal.

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