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    MJ & Hungryman » Uncategorized » Korean Spicy Chicken and Potatoes

    Korean Spicy Chicken and Potatoes

    By Min On September 30, 2013, Updated November 6, 2021

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    Korean Spicy Chicken and Potatoes

    Cooking a Korean meal can sometimes feel like a huge production.  Alongside a warm bowl of rice, you have the "star" of the table (usually some type of soup, stew, marinated meat, or grilled fish) as well as multiple side dishes (a.k.a "banchan") of which kimchi is an absolute must.  Of course, the banchans make their appearance all throughout the week, but the thought of preparing multiple dishes, requiring lots of bowls, pots, utensils, etc., is a bit daunting.

    korean bapsangSource: Korean Bapsang

    So on days when I crave Korean food but am too lazy to go out of my way, I resort to dishes like Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato stew, one of my and the Hungryman's favorites.  It's basically a chicken and vegetable dish in spicy red sauce, and I'm perfectly content serving this alone alongside a bowl of rice.

    While I normally cook it on the stovetop for several hours, time is of the essence more than ever these days.  So when I came across Korean Bapsang's ingenious idea of using a slow-cooker, I just had to try it!  BTW, if you haven't already, you must check out Ms. Hyosun's incredible blog, full of delicious, easy-t0-follow Korean recipes.  I always ask my mom (who's hands down the best Korean cook I know..no bias here) to share her recipes w/me, but the woman never measures anything! (hmm...sounds like someone else I know)  I would really like to put together "Mama Koo's Cookbook" and pass it down for generations to come.  Hopefully that will happen...

    Korean Spicy Chicken and PotatoesNow onto the dish..  The night before, I prepped the chicken and veggies so that come morning, all that was left for me to do was pour the marinade over, mix thoroughly, and set the slow-cooker to do its thing...nice and slow.  When I came home early that evening, the only thing I had to do was transfer to a large plate and scoop the rice.

    Korean Spicy Chicken and Potatoes

    While my sister (and I'm sure plenty of others) will throw a tantrum...I served it with brown rice.  Apparently I didn't get the memo that white rice is the only viable option with this dish.  The Hungryman is a staunch supporter of this view, but he's long given up hope in our kitchen.  Brown rice reigns supreme here..along with purple rice...and sometimes w/beans.

    Korean Spicy Chicken and Potatoes

    The chicken was tender and luscious while the veggies were perfectly softened.  They slid effortlessly onto my fork.  Thanks, slow-cooker!  While there was a good amount of liquid or sauce at the bottom to coat the ingredients, it wasn't enough for me to call this dish a "stew."  No biggie.  It made for a one satisfying, hearty meal, nonetheless.  Hope you give this recipe a try!

     

    Question:

    What are your favorite slow-cooker recipes?  I would love it if you would share them on my Facebook page!  You can never have enough of them. 😉

    Korean Spicy Chicken and Potatoes

    Korean Spicy Chicken and Potatoes

    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces of potatoes, cut into large chunks
    • 2 large carrots, cut into large chunks
    • 1 medium onion, cut into large chunks

    Sauce

    • 3 Tbs Korean chili flakes
    • 2 Tbs Korean chili paste
    • 4 Tbs low-sodium soy sauce
    • 2 Tbs mirin
    • 2 Tbs honey or corn syrup
    • 1 Tbs sesame oil
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • toppings: sesame seeds, green onion

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
    • Add prepared chicken and vegetables to crockpot. Stir in sauce and mix well until evenly incorporated.
    • Cover and cook for 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high until the chicken is fully cooked. Once done, stir in chopped green onion. Top with sesame seeds and serve with rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcal | Protein: 4g | Fiber: 5g | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    Comments

    1. Emma says

      May 12, 2022 at 5:00 am

      Hi Min,
      Came across this after enjoying your non-spicy version. How spicy is this? My toddler can handle some spice, but not sure if this would be way too much for him. Will it work just reducing the chilli amounts?

      Reply
      • Min says

        May 15, 2022 at 6:06 pm

        Hi! It is quite spicy so def reduce the amounts!

        Reply
    2. Kelsey says

      February 29, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Hello! Would it be okay to cook on low for longer than 4 hours? I want to throw this in before work and then have it be done by the time I'm off. I work an 8 hour day though :S

      Reply
      • Min says

        February 29, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        Sure! 6-8 hours should work. Just make sure to cut your potatoes a bit larger so they don't get all mushy!

        Reply
    3. Diana says

      September 10, 2014 at 9:38 am

      Hi Min, I have a slow cooker that can take up to 3.5qt and was wondering if its too small for this recipe? ps. I love the idea of mixing white and sweet potatoes together!

      Reply
      • Min says

        September 15, 2014 at 8:55 pm

        Hi Diana! Yes, the slow cooker is a bit small, so I'd advise you to half the recipe ;). Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. sarah @ the magical slow cooker says

      March 28, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      New follower here, and I wanted to tell you your photos are gorgeous! Pinning this amazing recipe. have a great day!

      Reply
      • Min says

        March 30, 2014 at 3:08 pm

        Thank you so much for stopping by! I look forward to following you as well 😉

        Reply
    5. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      March 08, 2014 at 9:07 am

      When I first saw that photo of all the banchan dishes, I thought you made all that! I don't blame you for wanting to make a one-dish dinner instead. I haven't tried many Korean recipes, but I really want to try this. If I can't find all the ingredients at our regular stores, we have lots of great Asian supermarkets around here. It will be a fun new dinner to try!

      I included this in my slow cooker roundup last week. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Saturday Night Fever! Hope to see you tonight 🙂

      Reply
    6. Nelli says

      January 27, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Wondering about the Spicy Chicken and Potatoes. What kind of potatoes are used in this dish? White Rose, Russet, Sweet Potato????
      Also, you mentioned preparing the chicken the day before. What prep is done? Just cutting and removing the skin?
      sounds super good and there are at least 3 Asian (2 are Korean) markets within 30 min of me so can't wait to try this dish! 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        January 27, 2014 at 4:23 pm

        Hi Nelli! I used russet potatoes this time, but you can use whatever kind you prefer. I like to add a combination sometimes (russets and sweet potatoes) to please everyone ;). Sometimes when I'm pressed for time, I like to prep the chicken (trimming the fat, cutting) as well as the vegetables the night before so that when I wake up, I can just throw everything into the crockpot, pour the marinade over, set the time, and walk away ;). Hope this helps. I can't wait for you to try! Let me know how it turns out!!

        Reply
    7. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

      November 03, 2013 at 11:55 pm

      This looks gorgeous. I love how easy this dish is! We would enjoy it more then likely with brown rice in our house too but the kids like white rice so once in awhile I'll do a 50/50 mix of white and brown and they can't tell the difference! I pinned this to my crock pot board! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

      October 11, 2013 at 9:17 am

      This looks AMAZING and you must write your mama's cookbook some day - I would definitely buy it for sure! I'm off to check out Ms. Hyosum's blog....

      Reply
    9. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

      October 10, 2013 at 11:59 pm

      I love Hyosun's blog too! Very informative and recipes are great! I really want to get a slow cooker. So easy to make this with slow cooker and hard to pass! I just need more kitchen space or clean up the garage space so I can place the slow cooker. =P This looks great! I need rice and meal will be just perfect!

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 14, 2013 at 6:03 am

        Hi Nami! Yes, she's an amazing woman! You MUST get a slow cooker! I can't live without it...I don't really have time during the week to cook so it's nice to have the option of throwing various ingredients in, pushing the on button and stepping away. The house smells incredible when I come home...It's the best feeling ;).

        Reply
    10. Pdot says

      October 10, 2013 at 4:29 pm

      Did you use boneless or bone-in chicken thighs/breasts? I would have assumed boneless, except when I clicked on the link to Korean Bapsang, I see that she used bone-in for her recipe.

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 10, 2013 at 5:11 pm

        Hi there! So sorry for the confusion. I used boneless chicken simply bc I always have them on hand in my freezer. Oftentimes bone-in chicken has skin on it, and while it keeps the meat moist, since this is a stew and I like to soak the rice in the liquid, I didn't want all that fat in there. Hope this helped answer your question!

        Reply
    11. Christie - Food Done Light says

      October 04, 2013 at 10:11 am

      I love this recipe! Pinned it to make. My husband will absolutely love it. I, too, will have to serve it with white rice. My hubby is from India so rice is white! I love brown rice though. Someday I will manage to get he and my daughter to eat brown rice!

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 04, 2013 at 4:57 pm

        Hi Christie! Can't wait for you and your husband to try this dish ;). Haha don't give up! They will come around..someday.

        Reply
    12. Emily @ Simple Life Of A Fire Wife says

      October 04, 2013 at 8:19 am

      Love this recipe! And being in a Crock Pot is just awesome 🙂 Can't wait to try it and I look forward to following you and seeing what other great ideas you have! Thanks for sharing at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays.

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 04, 2013 at 4:58 pm

        Thank you so much, Emily for stopping by!

        Reply
    13. Kimiko says

      October 02, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Korean chicken in a SLOW COOKER? You are amazing...I so needed this recipe in my life right now. PS: I'm with you all the way on serving it with brown rice. We rarely eat white rice here. 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 02, 2013 at 6:38 pm

        Hi Kimiko! I wish I could take credit for the ingenious idea but all the credit goes to Ms. Hyosun ;).
        Yay! A fellow brown rice lover!! It's been a LONG time since we last ate white rice...no wonder Tim's been begging to dine at a Korean restaurant. He specifically orders white as snow rice and eats to his heart's content.

        Reply
    14. Amy | Club Narwhal says

      October 02, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Min, this looks awesome! And I love that you can make this in the crock pot, aka, my best friend (especially during the fall :). Hopping over to Korean Bapsang, since I cannot get enough Korean food in my life!

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 02, 2013 at 6:31 pm

        Haha crock pot is my best friend too...along with Keurig, food processor, stand mixer... 😉
        You're going to love her site!

        Reply
    15. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

      October 02, 2013 at 8:30 am

      I love the sweet and spicy combo. Honestly, though I love eating it, I am always so afraid to try any Korean cooking. So I was so glad to see that these ingredients aren't scary at all. I need a source for the Korean Chili flakes though. Where do you get it?

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 02, 2013 at 6:30 pm

        Hi Katie! Thank you for stopping by ;). The sweet and spicy combo is a common theme in Korean cooking. Our ancestors sure knew what they were doing :). As for the chili flakes, I've only seen them in Asian markets. Do you have one that's close to you? Let me know if you ever need help with another Korean dish you want to try. Oftentimes, it just comes down to having the basic condiments (e.g. Korean chili paste, fermented soybean paste, soy sauce, sesame oil).

        Reply
    16. Alisha @ Gluten Free Perspective says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      Min! This looks gorgeous and delicious. I love hearing about food from around the world. All the Korean food you showcase is one of my favorite parts about your blog.

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 02, 2013 at 6:25 pm

        Thank you, Alisha! I hope to share more Korean recipes in the future.

        Reply
    17. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

      September 30, 2013 at 6:23 pm

      I am always amazed when meals involve many separate dishes. I just don't have the patience! It's a work of art indeed - and this looks great 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 02, 2013 at 6:24 pm

        Haha yes...it does test your patience ;). But there's nothing like sitting down to a table with an assortment of dishes! And then comes the time for washing for them...now that's no fun.

        Reply
    18. Jennie says

      September 30, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      This looks good! I think my husband will love it!
      Come link up with me today!
      https://thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 02, 2013 at 6:21 pm

        Thanks for the invite, Jennie!

        Reply
    19. dixya| food, pleasure, and health says

      September 30, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      im all about one pot dishes and hearty stew. I will definitely think about this dish 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 02, 2013 at 6:20 pm

        Me too 🙂 I can't wait for you to try this, Dixya!

        Reply

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