Description
A bold, comforting Korean dish, **Jjimdak Korean Braised Chicken** blends tender chicken, soft vegetables, and a rich soy-based sauce with just the right amount of heat. Perfect for a cozy dinner or weekend gathering, this one-pot meal brings classic Korean flavors to your kitchen. With ingredients like garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, it’s one of those easy dinner ideas that checks every box—savory, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, healthy snack idea, or new food ideas, Jjimdak delivers a well-rounded, flavorful experience.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons mirin or rice wine
1 teaspoon Korean dried chilies or 1 tablespoon gochugaru (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2.5 cups water or chicken broth
100g glass noodles (optional, soaked)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Soak the glass noodles in warm water for 20–30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Rinse and pat dry chicken pieces. Parboil for 2–3 minutes, then rinse under cold water.
3. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, ginger, and water/broth in a bowl to create the sauce.
4. Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
5. Add chicken and potatoes. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
6. Add soaked glass noodles in the last 5–7 minutes of cooking. Ensure they’re submerged in the sauce.
7. Drizzle with sesame oil. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
For deeper flavor, use a whole chicken chopped into pieces.
Add carrots or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
If reheating, add a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy recipe, Korean chicken, dinner ideas, comfort food, one pot meal