Spicy and Sweet Braised Chicken with Peppers
Packed with Every Kind of Pepper! Spicy Braised Chicken with Peppers ♥
Generously loaded with dried chilies and shishito peppers for an irresistibly spicy and delicious ‘Spicy Braised Chicken with Peppers’! The tender chicken thighs combined with the subtle heat of the peppers make it a perfect side dish for rice or a fantastic accompaniment to drinks. Discover this special recipe from ‘Sesang-ui Modeun Recipe’ on ‘Mangaekim Recipe’!
Main Ingredients
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 handfuls of shishito peppers (halved)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 5 dried chilies (roughly chopped)
- 2 stalks of green onion (1/2 stalk finely chopped, the rest cut into large pieces)
- 1/8 head of cabbage (cut into large pieces)
- 1 handful of whole garlic cloves
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water (approx. 100ml)
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (approx. 67ml)
- 1/2 cup water (approx. 100ml)
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (approx. 67ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[Prepare Ingredients] 1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Roughly chop the dried chilies, removing seeds if desired. 2. Finely chop about half of one green onion stalk for the sauce, and cut the remaining 1.5 stalks into larger pieces for stir-frying. 3. Trim the stems off the shishito peppers and cut them in half. Cut the cabbage into large pieces. 
Step 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the prepared chicken thighs.
Step 3
Once the chicken begins to release its juices, add the chopped dried chilies, the finely chopped green onion, and the whole garlic cloves. Stir-fry to release their aromas.
Step 4
Continue to stir-fry the chicken until it is nicely browned and cooked through. This step is crucial for developing flavor and removing any gamey taste from the chicken.
Step 5
When the chicken is browned, add the large pieces of cabbage and 1.5 tablespoons of sugar. Stir-fry together. The sugar will caramelize and coat the ingredients, adding a delicious depth of flavor.
Step 6
After stir-frying for a minute or two, pour in 1/2 cup of water. This will help the sauce come together and allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Bring the liquid to a simmer. Add 0.5 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir. Then, pour in 1/3 cup of soy sauce and stir well to distribute the seasoning.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened, leaving only a rich glaze. This concentrates the flavors.
Step 9
Finally, add the halved shishito peppers and the large pieces of green onion. Stir-fry quickly for about 1-2 minutes until everything is well combined and the peppers are tender-crisp. Enjoy your delicious Spicy and Sweet Braised Chicken with Peppers! Avoid overcooking the peppers to maintain their fresh, crisp texture.
