Korean-Style Grilled Wings with Cucumber-Kimchi Salad
Korean-Style Grilled Wings with Cucumber-Kimchi Salad is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Blend pear juice, soy sauce, gochugaru, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBlend pear juice, soy sauce, gochugaru, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
Season wings on all sides with 1 tsp. salt, then transfer to a large resealable bag.
Pour two-thirds of marinade over chicken in bag, seal, and toss to coat.
Transfer remaining marinade to a small bowl and chill.
Let chicken sit at room temperature at least 20 minutes or chill overnight.
Prepare a grill for medium heat or heat a grill pan over medium.
Working in batches if needed, grill wings, turning occasionally, until skin is crisp and lightly charred, 15–20 minutes.
Meanwhile, let reserved marinade come to room temperature.
Toss cucumbers, kimchi, vinegar, all but a small handful of scallions (save those for topping), and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
Let sit 10–20 minutes.
Top with sesame seeds.
Transfer wings to a medium bowl.
Add reserved marinade and toss to combine.
Serve wings with cucumber-kimchi salad and rice alongside.
Top with reserved scallions.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.