Dakdoritang

Do you want to know how Korean people really cook chicken?
This recipe is your answer. It’s Dakdoritang, spicy korean chicken stew.

Korean cuisine is truly special ; simple to make, yet unbelievably rich in flavor. Our depth comes from unique seasonings and cooking techniques, especially our “jangs” (fermented pastes) that are packed with umami. By adjusting just a few ratios and main ingredients, we create dishes that are full, bold, and deeply satisfying.

Dakdoritang is the perfect example of this.
Spicy, hearty, comforting, and loaded with flavor—it’s a dish that brings the warmth of a Korean home straight into your kitchen.

Just follow the recipe exactly as written, and I promise it will feel like Korea is simmering right on your stovetop.

Dakdoritang

One Pot Korean Spicy Checken Stew with Gochujang

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Korean

Servings 3 people

Ingredients

  

• 1 kg Chicken Small chicken is the best
• 2-3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce Jinganjang
• 300 ml Water
• 4 Tbsp Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine Mirim
• 4 Tbsp Red Chili Powder
• 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 5 Tbsp Gochujang
• 2 Potatoes
• 2 Sweet Potatoes
• 1 Carrot
• 1/2 Onion
• 5 Shittake Mushrooms Optional
• 1 Spring Onion
• 1 Tbsp Agave Syrup Optional

Instructions

 

Step 1: Sauté the Chicken

• Grab a thick-bottomed pot and add a little oil.
• Toss in the well-washed chicken pieces and let them heat up.
• Add soy sauce and minced garlic and let it sauté over medium heat until the chicken is lightly coated and fragrant.

Step 2: Start the Stew Base

• Pour in some water and sugar.
• Bring the mixture to a boil until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 3: Season and Simmer

• Reduce the heat to low.
• Add the remaining seasonings : cooking wine, chili flakes (Gochugaru), oyster sauce, and Gochujang. (You can mix the seasonings beforehand or add them one by one.)
• Mix the seasonings well with the stew base.
• Put the lid on and let the chicken simmer until it is fully cooked.

Step 4: Add Vegetables

• Once the stew comes to a gentle boil and the chicken is nearly cooked (check after about 15-20 minutes).
• Toss in all the prepared vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions).
• Let the stew continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5: Final Check and Serve

• Taste the broth and adjust the flavor as needed. ( I added 1 tbsp of agave syrup )
• Serve the Dakdoritang hot with a bowl of rice.

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Keyword chicken, comfort, easy, kfood, koreanfood, spicystew, 한식

Tips for Perfect Dakdoritang

Use bone-in chicken for deeper flavor.
Let the sauce reduce slowly – the thicker it gets, the richer it tastes.
Adjust spice level with gochugaru and gochujang.

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