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Korean Chicken Stew

Savory Korean Chicken Stew for Cozy Comfort Nights

A comforting Korean Chicken Stew that combines chicken thighs, garlic, mushrooms, and carrots in a rich, spicy sauce, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs Use boneless, skinless for best flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Can omit for milder taste.
  • 2 medium Carrot Alternative: parsnips or celery.
  • 200 g Mushrooms Shiitake or button work well.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best; garlic powder is fine.
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Key ingredient for heat.
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Enhances nutty flavor.
  • 500 ml Chicken Stock Vegetable stock for vegetarian version.
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions For garnish; chives are a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Gluten-free option: arrowroot starch.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion, chop the carrots, and slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic and set aside.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken thighs, onion, carrots, mushrooms, minced garlic, gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and chicken stock into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cooking Time: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Thicken the Stew: In the last hour for high or two hours for low, mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the stew to thicken.
  5. Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and black pepper as needed before serving.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew is freezer-friendly; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

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