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dakbokkeumtang (korean spicy chicken stew) in a bowl
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Dakbokkeumtang (Spicy Korean Chicken Stew)

Dakbokkeumtang, also known as dakdoritang, is a spicy Korean chicken stew that is super easy to make at home. It uses a gochujang-based sauce, juicy chicken drumsticks, and fresh vegetables like carrots and potatoes. Serve it alongside a bowl of rice for a filling and delicious meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: dakbokkeumtang, dakdoritang, Korean chicken stew, spicy chicken stew, spicy Korean chicken stew
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 374kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Stew Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound chicken drumsticks skin-on, bone-in
  • 1 yellow onion roughly diced
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 3 medium-sized potatoes cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 green chile pepper sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang medium-hot or mild
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until combined.
    2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon honey, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon gochugaru
    sauce for dakbokkeumtang in a small bowl
  • Add the chicken, onion, water, and sauce to a pot. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for 15 minutes.
    1 ½ pound chicken drumsticks, 1 yellow onion, 2 ½ cups water
    chicken drumsticks, water, onion, and sauce for dakbokkeumtang in a pot
  • Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Cover again and let everything simmer until the vegetables are tender for about 10-15 minutes.
    2 carrots, 3 medium-sized potatoes
    dakbokkeumtang base in a pot with added potatoes and carrots
  • Stir in the green onion and chili pepper. Stir and simmer uncovered for 2 minutes.
    1 green chile pepper, 2 green onions
    finished dakbokkeumtang in a pot
  • Serve with a bowl of rice and other side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!
    dakbokkeumtang (korean spicy chicken stew) in a bowl

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 1180mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5385IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg