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Korean Chicken Stew

Mouthwatering Korean Chicken Stew for Effortless Comfort

This Korean Chicken Stew is a comforting, flavorful dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Optional to slice into bite-sized chunks.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely sliced.
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Can use cremini or button mushrooms.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Essential for flavor.
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Use low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the onion, carrot, and mushrooms into uniform pieces. Slice the chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Mince three cloves of garlic.
Cooking
  1. In the slow cooker, add chicken thighs, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and minced garlic. Pour in gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and chicken stock. Stir thoroughly.
  2. Cover and set to high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
  3. In the last hour (if on high) or last two hours (if on low), create a cornstarch slurry and stir into the stew to thicken.
  4. Once cooking is complete, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This stew is gluten-free and perfect for make-ahead meals. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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