Korean Spicy Chicken (Dak Bal)
Tender chicken thighs braised in a fiery gochujang sauce with potatoes and vegetables. One-pan Korean comfort food ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut potatoes into 1.5-inch chunks. Slice onion into thick wedges. Pat chicken dry.
Step 2
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high until hot, ~2 minutes. Working in batches, sear chicken skin-side down 3 minutes per side until golden.
Step 3
Remove chicken to a plate. Stir gochujang, soy sauce, and garlic into the pan until combined, ~1 minute.
Step 4
Add potatoes, onion, and water. Nestle chicken back into the pan, skin-side up.
Step 5
Cover and simmer over medium heat 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
Step 6
Uncover and simmer 3–5 minutes more until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 7
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy skillet (12-inch) with lid
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
- paper towels
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