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Korean Braised Chicken

18 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 50MINS

Korean Braised Chicken

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4.7
2 ratings
Known as Jjimdak, this flavorful Korean Braised Chicken is easy to make with simple ingredients. Tender chicken braised in a sweet and savory sauce with hints of spice, this version uses dried chili to get a nice clean flavor instead of gochujang (Korean chili paste). A fantastic dish for a weekend dinner and best enjoyed with beer or rice.
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Scarlett Wang at SideChef
Hi, I'm Scarlett! I'm a recipe developer at SideChef with love for traditional and fusion foods.
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Known as Jjimdak, this flavorful Korean Braised Chicken is easy to make with simple ingredients. Tender chicken braised in a sweet and savory sauce with hints of spice, this version uses dried chili to get a nice clean flavor instead of gochujang (Korean chili paste). A fantastic dish for a weekend dinner and best enjoyed with beer or rice.
50MINS
Total Time
$1.81
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Braised Chicken
Chicken Drumstick
3 lb
Chicken Drumsticks
cleaned and patted dry
Potato
2
Potatoes
peeled and into large chunks
Sweet Potato
1
Sweet Potato
peeled and cut into large chunks
Scallion
3 stalks
Scallions
cut into 2 inches pieces
Carrot
1
Large Carrot
peeled and cut into large chunks
Yellow Onion
1
Yellow Onion
cut into large chunks
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Water
1/2 cup
Water
White Rice
to taste
Cooked White Rice
for serving
Sesame Seeds
to taste
Sesame Seeds
for serving
Sauce
Soy Sauce
1/2 cup
Soy Sauce
Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
Mirin
4 Tbsp
Mirin
Garlic
4 Tbsp
Chopped Garlic
Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp
Sesame Oil
Fresh Ginger
1 tsp
Grated Fresh Ginger
or Ginger Paste
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Dried Chili Pepper
2
Dried Chili Peppers, deseeded
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
730
Fat
28.0 g
Protein
71.1 g
Carbs
49.2 g
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step 1
Season the Chicken Drumsticks (3 lb) with Salt (1 tsp) on all sides. Set aside.
step 1 Season the Chicken Drumsticks (3 lb) with Salt (1 tsp) on all sides. Set aside.
step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, add Soy Sauce (1/2 cup), Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp), Mirin (4 Tbsp), Garlic (4 Tbsp), Fresh Ginger (1 tsp), Sesame Oil (1 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), and Dried Chili Peppers (2). Mix all the ingredients until well combined, and set aside.
step 2 In a medium mixing bowl, add Soy Sauce (1/2 cup), Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp), Mirin (4 Tbsp), Garlic (4 Tbsp), Fresh Ginger (1 tsp), Sesame Oil (1 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), and Dried Chili Peppers (2). Mix all the ingredients until well combined, and set aside.
step 3
Blanch the chicken in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse the chicken with clean running water.
step 3 Blanch the chicken in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse the chicken with clean running water.
step 4
Use a paper towel to wipe the dutch oven. Bring the chicken back to the dutch oven over the stovetop.
step 4 Use a paper towel to wipe the dutch oven. Bring the chicken back to the dutch oven over the stovetop.
step 5
Turn the heat to medium-high and pour in the sauce. Cook for 10 minutes, and stir occasionally.
step 5 Turn the heat to medium-high and pour in the sauce. Cook for 10 minutes, and stir occasionally.
step 6
After 10 minutes, add Carrot (1), Potatoes (2), Sweet Potato (1), and Water (1/2 cup). Stir until well combined. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
step 6 After 10 minutes, add Carrot (1), Potatoes (2), Sweet Potato (1), and Water (1/2 cup). Stir until well combined. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
step 7
Add Yellow Onion (1) and stir. Then cover with a lid and simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
step 7 Add Yellow Onion (1) and stir. Then cover with a lid and simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
step 8
Stir in Scallions (3 stalks) and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
step 8 Stir in Scallions (3 stalks) and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
step 9
Garnish the braised chicken with Sesame Seeds (to taste) and serve with White Rice (to taste).
step 9 Garnish the braised chicken with Sesame Seeds (to taste) and serve with White Rice (to taste).
Tags
Dairy-Free
Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Potatoes
Rice
Korean
Vegetables
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