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Spicy Korean Chicken Stew Recipe

Bold, spicy, and full of comfort, this Korean Chicken Stew combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich gochujang sauce for a fiery dish that warms every bite. Perfect for cold evenings or when you crave something hearty and flavorful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: korean
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg 2.2 lbs chicken pieces, preferably a mix of drumsticks and thigh fillets, cut into medium chunks
  • 2 potatoes about 450 g / 1 lb, peeled and cut into medium pieces
  • 1 carrot about 150 g / 5.3 oz, sliced into medium chunks
  • 1 onion about 190 g / 6.7 oz, chopped into medium pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 perilla leaves thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk green onion 20 g / 0.7 oz, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Sauce Mix in a Bowl
  • 3 Tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 Tbsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 2 Tbsp rice wine
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp raw sugar
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • A pinch of ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring 5 to 6 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the chicken pieces and parboil for 1 minute to remove impurities. Drain the water completely and set the chicken aside.
  2. In a clean pot, combine the parboiled chicken, prepared sauce mixture, and 1 cup of water. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, allowing the flavors to infuse for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot. Stir lightly to mix, then cover again and continue boiling for an additional 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and give the stew a gentle stir to reposition the chicken and vegetables, ensuring even cooking. Add the sliced perilla leaves and simmer for another 8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.
  4. Once done, remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve the stew piping hot with a bowl of steamed white rice for a comforting and spicy Korean meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal

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