Dak Bokkeumtang (Spicy Braised Chicken with Potatoes)
Local name: 닭볶음탕
In short: Bone-in chicken braised with potatoes and carrots in a thick, sweet-hot gochujang sauce, a Korean family dinner best spooned over rice. It takes about 1 h 10 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 1 h 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 510 kcal
Dak bokkeumtang, also called dakdoritang, is the spicy chicken stew many Korean families make for a weekend dinner. Bone-in chicken pieces simmer with potatoes, carrots and onion in a gochujang and chili flake sauce until the meat is tender and the sauce turns thick and glossy. The potatoes soak up the heat and become the best part. Serve with plenty of rice, and spoon the sauce over it.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the chicken and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse the chicken under warm water to remove impurities, which gives a cleaner, less oily sauce.
- Stir the gochujang, chili flakes, soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, garlic, ginger and pepper together in a bowl.
- Put the chicken, potatoes, carrots and onion in a wide heavy pot. Pour over the sauce and the water and stir to coat.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes more, spooning the sauce over the chicken now and then, until the potatoes are tender, the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) and the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Add the scallions and green chilies and simmer for 2 minutes. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
- Cut the potatoes in large chunks. Small pieces dissolve into the sauce before the chicken is done.
- For a milder pot, use 1 tbsp of chili flakes. For extra substance, add 200 g (7 oz) of rice cakes in the last 8 minutes of cooking.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between dak bokkeumtang and dakgalbi?
Dak bokkeumtang is a saucy braise of bone-in chicken with potatoes. Dakgalbi is a drier stir-fry of boneless chicken with cabbage and rice cakes.
Can I use boneless chicken for dak bokkeumtang?
Yes. Use boneless thighs and shorten the total cooking time to about 25 minutes, since boneless pieces cook much faster than bone-in ones.
Can I freeze dak bokkeumtang?
Yes, for up to 2 months. The potatoes soften a little after freezing but the flavor stays good. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water.
How long does it take to make Dak Bokkeumtang (Spicy Braised Chicken with Potatoes)?
About 1 h 10 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 50 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Dak Bokkeumtang (Spicy Braised Chicken with Potatoes)?
About 510 kcal per serving, with 42 g of protein, 46 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 510 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
