Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)

Name: Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds chicken drumettes; 2 large potatoes, cut into large chunks; 2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 0.25 cup water; 0.5 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

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A very easy meal to make! Chicken drumettes, potato, carrots, and onion simmer in a spicy sauce that goes best with white rice. You can find Korean hot pepper paste in a Korean/Asian market. I haven't tried looking in a grocery store. Its Korean name is 'gochujang'. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Recipe by sarakyong

Updated on January 14, 2022

10

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 ½ pounds chicken drumettes
2 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup water
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, mix the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, sugar, and garlic. Pour in water and soy sauce, and stir in sugar and hot pepper paste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, until chicken juices run clear, vegetables are tender, and liquid has thickened.

Editor's Note:

You can find gochujang, Korean hot pepper paste, in Korean/Asian markets or online.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447	Calories
14g	Fat
55g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 1994mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 42mg	210%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1141mg	24%

* 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.