Spicy Korean Chicken Stew is one of those dishes I start to crave when the weather is miserable outside. It’s hearty, comforting, spicy, and so easy to make. The chicken and vegetables absorb the spicy and savory Korean sauce as the stew simmers and are terrific served with rice. By cooking the rice as the chicken and veggies finish braising, you can get everything on the table in 40 minutes flat. This is a dish that will warm you up as the weather turns chilly.
This Korean stewed chicken recipe is so easy that you’ll be tempted to throw away all those take-out menus. First, you want to parboil the chicken. It’s easy. Add the chicken to boiling water and cook for one minute, then drain. Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. To a clean pot, add the chicken, sauce, and a cup of water. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the vegetables. Next, add the perilla leaves. The perilla leaves bring savory minty and licorice-y notes and are a staple ingredient in Korean food. Simmer all together until the chicken and the potatoes are cooked through. Finish the spicy chicken stew with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. So warming!
To make the Spicy Korean Chicken Stew, you will need the following ingredients:
In a pot over medium-high heat, boil 5 to 6 cups of water. Once the rolling boil starts, add the chicken and cook for 1 minute. Drain the water.
In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons gochugaru, 2 tablespoons rice wine, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon raw sugar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and a few sprinkles ground black pepper. Stir to mix well.
To a clean pot, add the chicken, sauce, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat, covered, for about 10 minutes.
Add in the potatoes, carrots, and onions. Cover and boil for another 7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and gently stir. Add 3 sliced perilla leaves and stir, then cover, and simmer for 8 minutes more or until the chicken and the potatoes are cooked through.
Serve hot over a bowl of steamed rice, garnished with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
If you're craving something spicy, this easy recipe for Spicy Korean Chicken Stew fits the bill. Every bite is saucy, spicy, and delicious. Made it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram.
Superb! This stew is a cozy hug on rainy days. I made it last week, and it brought back memories of my mom’s cooking. Will definitely make again!
Loved this stew! Reminds me of family dinners on cold nights.
Absolutely loved it! This stew is so easy and so warming. I made it on a cold night, and my kids couldn't stop asking for more. The flavors are simply fantastic! Really brings the family together.
So easy love!
Delicious!
Whoa! This stew is fire! Perfect for my rainy-day cravings, man!
This Spicy Korean Chicken Stew is incredible! My family loves it on cold nights. The flavor is so rich! I never knew making such a dish could be this easy. It’s our new go-to recipe!
Loved it! My husband and I made this dish together on a rainy Saturday. The warmth and spice just lifted our spirits. It’s our new favorite for chilly nights!
So warm delicious!
This stew is superb. My family loves it, especially on chilly evenings. The spice warms us up, and the kids even ask for seconds.
Superb winter comfort!
OMG, this Spicy Korean Chicken Stew is just amazin’! Made it last week; kids couldn’t get enough of it! Perfect for a chilly night! So easy and delish!
Amazing! This stew got me through a rainy day. So cozy and tasty—felt like a warm hug in a bowl!
OMG, this Spicy Korean Chicken Stew is just the best! Perfect for those rainy days when you're just chillin' at home. My fam loved it, especially my picky kiddo! We had it with rice, and it was like a warm hug in a bowl. Totally making this again!
So deliciously warm!
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