How to Make Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of spicy and flavorful dishes, then you're going to love this Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato, also known as Tak Toritang. This dish is a popular Korean comfort food that combines tender chunks of chicken and potatoes in a rich and spicy sauce. It's a dish that's perfect for anyone who loves a little heat in their meals.

The key to this recipe is the balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. The chicken and potatoes are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with a combina...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds chicken drumettes
  • 2 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large pot over medium heat, mix the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, sugar, and garlic. Pour in water and soy sauce, and stir in sugar and hot pepper paste.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, until chicken juices run clear, vegetables are tender, and liquid has thickened.
  • Nutrition

    447 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 1994mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1141mg