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Dakdoritang (Korean Spicy Chicken Stew)

Dakdoritang (Korean Spicy Chicken Stew)

Name: Dakdoritang (Korean Spicy Chicken Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups water; ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine; 2 tablespoons Korean red chili pepper paste (gochujang); 2 tablespoons Korean red chili pepper flakes (gochugaru); 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, trimmed of fat and cut into small pieces; 10 ounces potatoes, cut into large chunks; 2 carrot, (7-1/2")s carrots, cut into large chunks; ½ large onion, cut into large chunks; 4 large garlic cloves, or more to taste; 2 slices fresh ginger, or more to taste; 2 eaches scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Rating: 4.62 stars

13 Ratings
9 Reviews
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'Dakdoritang' is a chicken dish that's cooked in a spicy red sauce along with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. It's also called 'dakbokkeumtang' or 'dakmaeuntang.' It's usually made by cutting up a whole chicken into small pieces, but I use a combination of chicken thighs and wings. The result is succulent pieces of chicken packed with spicy and savory flavors!

By Jason Lamar

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

45 mins

total:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Stir water, soy sauce, rice wine, red chili pepper paste, red chili pepper flakes, honey, sugar, and black pepper together in a large pot; add chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, place a lid on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is browned, about 15 minutes.

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Step 2

Stir potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger into the chicken mixture; replace cover atop the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove cover and cook until the chicken is tender and the liquid has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into a piece of chicken near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Step 3

Stir scallions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds into the stew and remove pot from heat.

Cook's Note:

This can also be made in a slow cooker, but as the amount of sauce and other ingredients yields sufficient liquid for slow cooking while leaving just enough sauce at the end, omit the water.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

896 calories; protein 33.4g 67% DV; carbohydrates 36.1g 12% DV; fat 69.1g 106% DV; cholesterol 120.6mg 40% DV; sodium 1110.8mg 44% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (9)

Most helpful positive review

Jake Harrington

08/18/2016

I've made this with some friends a couple of times. The second time we made this with only two servings and used a tablespoon of cayenne instead of the pepper flakes. It was crazy hot but so delicious and flavorful. I love spicy foods and I can't get enough of this. Read More

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(5)

Most helpful critical review

Teresa Hahm

04/16/2019

Probably the worst recipe I ve tried and I ve tried many (maangchi Korean bapsang etc.). I was left with a lot of dark colored liquid instead of a red one. Had a feeling it wasn t going to turn out very good especially when the directions had you put most of the ingredients at the same time... as a Korean was very disappointed with this recipe.:( Read More

13 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Jake Harrington

08/17/2016

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(5)

wolson

01/13/2017

This was an outstanding Winter chicken stew! It is spicy but there is a hint of sweetness. The potatoes and carrots offset the spiciness and lend heartiness to the tasty broth. We made it exactly like the recipe and would change nothing! Read More

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nrsy

02/26/2016

Very authentic! My boyfriends mom owns a restaurant in Korea and it tastes the same as the one she makes! We doubled the recipe for the sauce as we like it a bit soupier/saucier! Read More

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(1)

Crikkitt

11/24/2015

Definitely spicy and I didn't even use the full amount of red pepper flakes. The broth is interesting - a hint of sweet - the more I ate the more I liked it. Read More

Chison Husser Ascencio

04/22/2020

Only recipe I use for this. Read More

Parker

03/27/2020

Excellent recipe for daktoritang. I am Korean American and this is an easy and tasty recipe. I make it without the spicy ingredients because my kids prefer it this way. It tastes great even without the spicy ingredients. Also, if you don’t have fresh garlic or ginger you can use the pre-minced garlic and squeeze jar ginger found in supermarkets. Serve with rice. Leftovers taste great too! Read More

Teresa Hahm

04/16/2019

Jim

10/27/2019

Followed the recipe but with 1# chicken breast & 1# thighs plus 1 tbs corn starch slurry. Really nice flavors and heat. Was confused by bone-in chicken "cut into small pieces" hence the breast & thighs. Fed 2 people with enough left over for another meal that we want to serve over rice. A keeper & do again. Read More

stefan_s

07/03/2015

Thank you! It worked great. I didn't use rice wine onions scallions sesame seeds or oil. Still tasted great! Used an Asian seasoning. Thank you. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Dakdoritang (Korean Spicy Chicken Stew)

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 896

% Daily Value *

protein: 67 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 19 %

sugars:

fat: 106 %

saturated fat: 95 %

cholesterol: 40 %

vitamin a iu: 167 %

niacin equivalents: 106 %

vitamin b6: 37 %

vitamin c: 40 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 22 %

magnesium: 25 %

potassium: 24 %

sodium: 44 %

thiamin: 20 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Jake Harrington

08/17/2016

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wolson

01/13/2017

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nrsy

02/26/2016

Very authentic! My boyfriends mom owns a restaurant in Korea and it tastes the same as the one she makes! We doubled the recipe for the sauce as we like it a bit soupier/saucier!

Helpful

(1)

Crikkitt

11/24/2015

Definitely spicy and I didn't even use the full amount of red pepper flakes. The broth is interesting - a hint of sweet - the more I ate the more I liked it.

Chison Husser Ascencio