Spicy Braised Chicken with Kimchi: Easy Recipe with Just Kimchi!
Spicy Braised Chicken with Kimchi: Easy Recipe with Just Kimchi!
A Hearty and Delicious Braised Chicken with Kimchi Recipe using Kimchi
You can enjoy a wonderful braised chicken with kimchi using just aged kimchi and chicken from your fridge. This dish is a magical creation that makes you finish a bowl of rice in no time, as the deep flavor of kimchi and the tenderness of chicken blend together without needing special ingredients. Its appeal lies in the clean taste without greasiness, thanks to the perfect balance of kimchi’s sourness and the seasoning. Try making this flavorful braised chicken with kimchi, which the whole family will love, with its perfectly rendered oil!
Main Ingredients- 1 whole chicken (cleaned)
- 1/2 head of well-fermented kimchi
- 1 green chili pepper
- 1 red chili pepper
Ingredients for 1st Blanching (to remove chicken odor)- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 stalk of green onion
- 1/2 Tbsp whole peppercorns
Seasoning for Braised Chicken with Kimchi- 2 Tbsp fish sauce or Korean soup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp cheongju (rice wine) or cooking wine
- 1 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 stalk of green onion
- 1/2 Tbsp whole peppercorns
Seasoning for Braised Chicken with Kimchi- 2 Tbsp fish sauce or Korean soup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp cheongju (rice wine) or cooking wine
- 1 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim off the fatty skin from the chicken using scissors and rinse it thoroughly under running water. This is the initial step to minimize any gamey smell from the chicken.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine gochugaru, fish sauce (or soup soy sauce), sugar, minced garlic, cheongju (or cooking wine), and mirin (or cooking wine). Mix well with a spoon to create the seasoning paste. Ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 3
To remove the chicken’s odor, place the chicken in a pot along with the ingredients for the first blanching: onion, green onion, and whole peppercorns. Add enough water to cover them. Blanch for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken meat turns white. Then, carefully remove only the chicken, drain it, and discard the blanching water.
Step 4
Add the well-fermented kimchi and the prepared seasoning paste to the blanched chicken. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over medium-low heat until the chicken and kimchi become tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Step 5
Once the chicken and kimchi are fully cooked and tender, add the sliced green and red chili peppers and simmer for another few minutes to infuse a spicy flavor and aroma. The pungent kick from the peppers will make the dish even more delicious. Your flavorful braised chicken with kimchi is now ready!
