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Spicy Korean Chicken Stew

Spicy Korean Chicken Stew: A 30-Min Comfort Food Classic

This Spicy Korean Chicken Stew is a delicious one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for warming up chilly evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 1 kg bone-in chicken skin-on pieces for richer flavor
  • 1 medium onion chopped into chunks
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into large chunks
  • 1 large carrot chopped to match potatoes' cooking time
  • 4 cups water or stock consider using anchovy stock or dashi for umami
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru Korean chili flakes, adjust for spice level
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Finish
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 medium green chili pepper sliced, adjust to spice level

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine gochugaru, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, gochujang, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, add chicken and chopped onion. Pour prepared sauce over, heat over medium and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour enough water or stock to fully submerge chicken. Cover and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Add potatoes and carrots, stirring to submerge. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Incorporate chopped green onions and sliced green chili. Simmer for another minute, then serve with rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best taste, use fresh ingredients and allow flavors to rest after cooking.

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