DakDoriTang 닭도리탕 (Korean Spicy Chicken & Vegetable Stew)

A Korean traditional chicken dish that is full of spices and flavors.

DakDoriTang 닭도리탕 (Korean Spicy Chicken & Vegetable Stew)

Ingredients:
1 Whole Chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 large Potatoes, cut into wedges
1 large Carrot, cut into wedges
1 large Yellow Onion, cut into wedges
3 Stalks Green Onions, cut into 4cm length
1 Hot Pepper (optional), cut into 1cm length
1 1/2 cup Water

Chicken Marinade:
1 tbsp Rice Wine (Mirin)
a dash of Salt and ground Black Pepper

Spicy Sauce:
5 tbsp Korean Red Pepper Paste (Gochujang)
3 tbsp Korean Red Pepper Paste (Gochugaru)
2 tbsp Soy Sauce (JinGanjang)
1/2 tbsp Rice Wine (Mirin)
1 tbsp Green Plum Syrup (Maesil Chung)
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Garlic, minced
1 tsp Asian Sesame Oil
1/4 tsp ground Black Pepper

1 tsp Sesame Seeds, roasted

Instructions:

In a large bowl with chicken pieces, and add-in the marinade ingredients. Mix well, and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Prepare the Spicy Sauce.
In a dish, combine the red pepper paste, red pepper powder, soy sauce, rice wine, green plum syrup, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Put the marinated chicken in a large pan. Then, place the potatoes, carrots, and onions on top.
Distribute the Spicy Sauce on top, and pour-in the water.

Bring to a boil on high for 20 minutes, or until the chicken and potatoes are soft.
Occasionally scoop some stew broth and pour over the chicken and vegetable pieces. Repeat this several times.
Reduce heat to medium high, Continue cooking for 10 more minutes.
Add-in the green onions, and hot peppers (if you want it very spicy). 
Lower the heat to a simmer for 5 more minutes, or until the cooked thoroughly.

Turn off heat. Garnish with roasted sesame seeds on top, Serve with rice.

Happy Eating!!