Korean Chicken Tacos with Caramelized Kimchi
Korean Chicken Tacos with Caramelized Kimchi offer a delicious blend of flavors, featuring tender grilled chicken marinated in Korean BBQ sauce paired with sweet and smoky caramelized kimchi, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, these tacos are customizable with your favorite toppings. Experience a culinary fusion that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you wanting more!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 (6 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean/Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce
- 1 cup fresh kimchi
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in Korean BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side or until cooked through (165°F).
- In a separate pan, heat sesame oil and add kimchi and brown sugar. Cook for about 5 minutes until caramelized.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or skillet for about 1 minute on each side.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with grilled chicken and caramelized kimchi. Top with green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg