Korean Grilled Chicken Neck Meat
Quick answer
- Total time
- 30 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 7
About this dish
Dak-moksal-gui is a grilled Korean chicken neck dish seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, minced garlic, and sesame oil, then seared quickly over high heat.
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Chicken neck contains streaks of intramuscular fat that give it a chewy, savory richness unlike the lean dryness of breast meat -- a quality prized among those who know the cut. Spreading the pieces flat on the pan surface creates maximum contact and promotes rapid browning through the Maillard reaction, and flipping within two minutes per side preserves the juices that would otherwise be lost with extended heat. Sliced green onion scattered at the finish adds a fresh, pungent layer on top of the sweet-salty soy base, and coarsely cracked black pepper sharpens the aftertaste. The dish works equally well as a rice side or a beer accompaniment.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Heat
Rinse 350g chicken neck meat briefly under running water, then press it dry with paper towels until the surface feels dry.
Flatten any thicker pieces so they cook at the same speed and brown instead of steaming.
- 2Season
In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 0.3 tsp black pepper.
Stir until the garlic is evenly dispersed so no piece gets overly salty or garlicky.
- 3Season
Add the chicken neck meat to the marinade and massage it briefly so the seasoning coats every fold.
Marinate for only 15 minutes, because a longer rest can make the surface too wet and the soy flavor too strong.
- 4Control
Heat a pan well over medium-high heat, then lay the chicken neck meat in one flat layer with space between pieces.
The meat should sizzle immediately on contact; if it is quiet, wait longer before adding the rest.
- 5Season
Cook without moving for 2 minutes until a browned crust forms, then flip and cook the other side for 2 minutes.
If liquid gathers, keep the heat medium-high and stir until it evaporates and the sauce turns glossy.
- 6Finish
Check that the thickest chicken neck piece is cooked through, then add 25 g green onion and stir-fry over high heat for 30 seconds.
Serve as soon as the onion smells fragrant.
Practical Cooking Checks
The cues that matter most while cooking.
- Key technique
- High-heat searing brings out the chewy texture of fat-streaked Korean Grilled Chicken Neck Meat.
- Finish cue
- Check that the thickest chicken neck piece is cooked through, then add 25 g green onion and stir-fry over high heat for 30 seconds.
Cooking decision evidence
Calculated Charim data and applicable official cooking and food safety guidance.
This recipe
30min, 7 ingredients
Category median
32min, 8 ingredients
Based on 173 recipes
Official cooking and safety guidance
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Storage and reheating
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours and use them within 3 to 4 days. Reheat the center to 74°C.
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Leftovers and Food Safety
Sources checked 2026-08-03
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