Jjimdak || Braised Chicken, 炖鸡块, 燉雞塊, 찜닭 2

Jjimdak is a popular Korean dish that involves braising chicken with various vegetables and a flavorful sauce. It’s a hearty and comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.

Key Ingredients:

• Chicken (typically bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs)
• Vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions, green onions)
• Glass noodles (dangmyeon)
• Soy sauce
• Sugar
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

How to Make Jjimdak:

1. Marinate the Chicken: Marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and gochugaru.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
3. Braise: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the marinated chicken, vegetables, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
4. Add Glass Noodles: Add glass noodles to the pot and cook until softened.
5. Serve: Serve the jjimdak hot, with plenty of sauce and vegetables.

Tips for the Perfect Jjimdak:

• Choose the right chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are ideal for jjimdak.
• Balance the flavors: Adjust the amount of soy sauce, sugar, and gochujang to your taste.
• Don’t overcook the vegetables: Overcooking can make the vegetables mushy.
• Serve with rice: Jjimdak is often served with a bowl of white rice.