dakdoritang - korean spicy chicken

Name: Dakdoritang - Korean Spicy Chicken
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: ## MARINADE FOR CHICKEN; 3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) sesame oil; 3 clove(s) garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; ## DAKDORITANG INGREDIENTS; vegetable oil, for frying; 1 1/2 pound(s) marinated chicken (see above); 1 pound(s) petite red potatoes, cut in bite size pieces; 2 medium yellow onions, cut in eighths; 1 cup(s) carrots, cut in 1 inch pieces and quartered lengthwise; 1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced Shitake mushrooms; 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 1 tablespoon(s) red chili pepper paste; 1 tablespoon(s) red chili pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh grated ginger; 2 cup(s) low-salt chicken broth; 4 stalk(s) green onions, cut in 1 inch pieces; 1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced in 1 inch pieces

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Patty Shannon

Brentwood, TN

Updated on Jan 5, 2024

My husband LOVES spicy Asian dishes, so it wasn't a surprise when a friend asked me for a good Korean dish. We double the chili paste and pepper flakes at my house. The red potatoes add a mild sweetness to counteract the hot spices, but you can use regular potatoes, too.

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Dakdoritang - Korean Spicy Chicken over white rice.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Thanks to the marinade, this Korean spicy chicken is tender and juicy. The sauce is spicy, sweet, and savory. It has a wonderful balance of flavors. We loved the earthy touch of Shitake mushrooms. The other vegetables add color and crunch to the dish. This spicy chicken recipe is easy to make and uses simple ingredients. We served the chicken over steamed rice for a satisfying meal. This Korean spicy chicken recipe is a winner!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 40 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

MARINADE FOR CHICKEN
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
DAKDORITANG INGREDIENTS
vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 pounds marinated chicken (see above)
1 pound petite red potatoes, cut in bite size pieces
2 medium yellow onions, cut in eighths
1 cup carrots, cut in 1 inch pieces and quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup thinly sliced Shitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon red chili pepper paste
1 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
4 stalks green onions, cut in 1 inch pieces
1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced in 1 inch pieces

How To Make dakdoritang - korean spicy chicken

Step 1

For the chicken, combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.

Step 2

Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
Step 3

While the chicken marinates, prepare the remaining ingredients.
Step 4

When the chicken has marinated, add vegetable oil to a heavy pot and brown the chicken.
Step 5

After the chicken is well browned, add the remaining ingredients, EXCEPT the bell pepper and green onions.
Step 6

Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Step 7

Add the green onions and bell pepper.
Step 8

Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Serve over hot white rice.
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