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Spicy Braised Chicken (Dakbokkeumtang)
Hearty Korean spicy braised chicken with potatoes, carrots, and rich gochujang sauce.
🛒Ingredients
Traditional dakbokkeumtang uses bone-in chicken for richer broth and flavor.
👨🍳How to Cook
- 1
Wash and prepare the chicken pieces.
- 2
Add chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onion into a pot.
- 3
Pour in water until ingredients are mostly submerged.
- 4
Add gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic.
- 5
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 6
Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- 7
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and help sauce thicken.
- 8
Add green onions at the end before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this similar to chicken curry?
A: Not exactly. It’s spicier and has a fermented chili flavor from gochujang.
Q: Can I make it less spicy?
A: Yes, reduce gochugaru and add more sugar or soy sauce.
Q: Do I need bone-in chicken?
A: Bone-in chicken gives deeper flavor, but boneless works for convenience.