
Jjimdak
Jjimdak is a popular Korean braised chicken dish with a savory and slightly sweet sauce.
Ingredients
- Toasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon (for garnish))
- Green onions (2, chopped (for garnish))
- Water (1 cup)
- Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
- Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
- Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Oyster sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1, sliced)
- Carrots (2, peeled and cut into chunks)
- Potatoes (2, peeled and cut into chunks)
- Chicken thighs (4, bone-in and skin-on)
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set aside.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the sauce for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pot and toss to coat them in the sauce.
- Serve the Jjimdak hot, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 60 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 1200mg • Sugar: 10g