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Kalbi Chicken Legs

Savory Kalbi Chicken Legs: Easy Korean BBQ in 30 Minutes

Enjoy Savory Kalbi Chicken Legs, a deliciously quick Korean BBQ dish that satisfies all cravings while being gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 legs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce can substitute with tamari
  • 1/4 cup Mirin or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh, grated
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 medium Apple peeled, any sweet variety
  • 2 tablespoons Sweetener honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Chicken
  • 4 legs Chicken quarters, thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 stalks Green Onions fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • blender
  • Zip-top bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a blender, combine soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, apple, sweetener, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Cut small slits in the chicken legs and place them in a zip-top bag. Pour in the marinade, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes.
  4. Air Fry the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, shake off excess, and arrange in the air fryer. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1legCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Ensure to let chicken marinate for better flavor absorption.

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