Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers

Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers

You asked for the recipe, so here it is! These grilled Korean BBQ chicken skewers were tangy with a hint of heat, a bit sweet due to brown sugar and sweet chili sauce, and they had a layer of crisp and burnt due to the grilled marinade. They were grilled to perfection.

These skewers are easy to make, but a tad messy. We served ours with a homemade fried rice. Kevin said it tasted like seasoned chicken, I thought the chicken was perfectly tender and full of Korean flavor.

Grilled Korean BBQ chicken skewers on a plate with rice and vegetables
Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers served with rice and vegetables - juicy, flavorful, and perfectly charred.

  • Difficulty Level: Easy (but messy)
  • Serving Size: We made 5 skewers - enough for 2–3 people
  • Total Prep and Cook Time: 30–45 minutes
  • Family Friendly: Absolutely, this recipe is a super fun one!
  • Estimated Calories: Approximately 413 per skewer

Why You Will Love These BBQ Chicken Skewers

With the weather not consistent lately, we decided to go with an indoor grill which we have used several times. It worked so well, providing grill marks so it tastes like the real deal, it didn't take too long to grill, and it tasted perfect. They were fairly easy to make, just a tad messy, I made a few substitutions and the flavors worked really well together.

The flavors combined together really well and make a sauce that is not too spicy and not too sweet. I added a rice seasoning for the acid, a brown sugar for sweetness, oyster sauce for a strong flavor, and sweet chili sauce and gochujang for a sweet but spicy kick.

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How to Store Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers

Take the chicken off leftover skewers and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes or until warm.

Adjust to Your Liking

Feel free to add or adjust ingredients such as:

  • Fish sauce
  • Green onions
  • Rice vinegar
  • Chicken thighs

Recipe Inspiration

This recipe was inspired by Spiceology and I found it while late-night scrolling. We love grilled chicken and Korean cuisine, so I thought I would give this a try. I used a Korean BBQ Seasoning from Amazon instead of the Spiceology blend.

Instead of hot chili paste, I used a combination of Gochujang and Panda Express Sweet Chili Sauce. I swapped out fish sauce for oyster sauce and used ground ginger instead of peeled ginger.

Kevin didn’t want green onions, so we eliminated those and made homemade fried rice instead of jasmine rice.

Ingredients for Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers

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  • 1/2 cup sweet cooking rice seasoning
  • 1/2 cup organic light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Korean BBQ Kick seasoning mix
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/3 cup gochujang sauce
  • 1/8 cup Panda Express sweet chili sauce
  • 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally, then into chunks)
Ingredients for Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers laid out on the countertop.
Ingredients prepped for Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers - sauces, spices, and chicken ready for marinating.

Here is the link to the Indoor Chefman Grill that I use.

How to Make Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers (Step-by-Step)

✓ Step #1 Prepare the sauce: In a large saucepan, combine the Korean BBQ blend, brown sugar, rice seasoning, gochujang and sweet chili sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger. Whisk until combined.

Sauce ingredients for Korean BBQ chicken skewers including brown sugar, gochujang, and oyster sauce.
Homemade Korean BBQ sauce ingredients in a bowl and ready to mix.

Sauce ingredients for Korean BBQ chicken skewers.
Sweet and spicy Korean BBQ sauce ingredients mixed together for the perfect marinade.

✓ Step #2 Let the chicken soak: Cut the chicken into chunks and add to the sauce. Let the chicken sit in the sauce for a few minutes.

Chicken breasts in a Korean sauce on the stove.
Chicken pieces soaking in Korean BBQ sauce before being added to the skewers.

✓ Step #3 Thread the chicken: Take the chicken pieces out of the sauce with your fingers and add them to the skewers, up to 10 chicken pieces per skewer.

Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers on a plate, ready to grill.
Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers prepped and ready to hit the grill.

✓ Step #4 Boil your sauce: On the stove, bring the remaining marinade sauce to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 7–10 minutes. With 2–3 minutes left, prepare your grill (step #5).

✓ Step #5 Prepare the grill: If you have an indoor grill like I do, fill the tray with water to the minimum line, add it below the grill and turn it on to medium-high heat.

✓ Step #6 Grill your chicken: Spray the grill with PAM and add the chicken skewers. Cook for about 15–20 minutes, flipping often and basting them each time with the reduced marinade.

Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers on the grill.
Chicken skewers sizzling on the grill - brushed with sauce for extra flavor and caramelization.

✓ Step #7 Serve: Add the skewers to a plate and serve with homemade fried rice, roasted vegetables, white rice, garlic bread, or your favorite sides.

Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers right off the grill.
Freshly grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers - tender, smoky, and ready to serve.

Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers right off the grill.
Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers plated with homemade fried rice - a sweet, spicy, and savory dinner favorite.

What Did You Think?

Did you make these BBQ Chicken Skewers? Did you love them as much as we did? Did you grill yours outdoors or indoors? Let me know in the comments below!

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