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Easy Spicy Korean Chicken Stew (Dakdoritang 닭도리탕)

This easy and delicious spicy Korean chicken stew is perfect for a quick and healthy meal!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 people
Calories 366 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs – cut into large bite sized chunks
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion – diced
  • 2 large carrots – sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cups chicken broth or kelp stock*
  • 3 Yukon Gold potatoes – peeled and cut into large bite sized chunks
  • 2-3 cups Napa cabbage or green cabbage or Savoy cabbage – roughly chopped
  • 2 scallions – sliced diagonally

For the marinade:

  • 1/4 tsp salt I used Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 2 tsp rice wine

For the sauce:

  • 2.5 tbsp to 3 tbsp Korean chili paste gochujang
  • 1 tbsp of Season with Spice's Korean BBQ Blend
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine
  • 2 large garlic cloves – minced
  • 1 tsp minced ginger optional
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fish sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with salt and rice wine. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes, or overnight.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce, and mix well. Set aside.
  • In a deep sauce pan or wok, heat a tablespoon of oil. Add in the yellow onion and cook until softened, but not browned.
  • Turn heat to medium-high, and add in the chicken. Cook until brown on the edges – about 5-7 minutes. Add in the carrots and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Finally, stir in the sauce and mix well.
  • Pour in the broth/stock over the chicken to just cover them. Add in the potato chunks, and bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes (depending on the size of the vegetables and meat, cooking time will vary).
  • After vegetables are almost tender, remove cover. Taste the stew, and adjust any seasonings if necessary. Turn heat up to medium-high and cook until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  • Dish out, and garnish with scallion. Enjoy with steamed rice!

Notes

- Kelp (or Kombu) stock is commonly used in Japanese and Korean cooking.
To make a quick kelp stock for this recipe, place half a strip of kelp (gently wipe clean first) and 2.5 cups of water into a small pot. Bring it to a boil, and let simmer for 5-6 minutes over low heat. The stock is ready to use when it is a light golden color. Remove the kelp (you can save it to make more stock later, or to use in other dishes).

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1294mgPotassium: 1301mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5302IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, spicy, stew
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