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Slow Cooker Korean Chicken Stew

Savory Slow Cooker Korean Chicken Stew for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Korean Chicken Stew, a comforting dish filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and bold flavors, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Main protein that stays juicy
  • 1 large Onion Adds a sweet depth of flavor
  • 2 medium Carrots Provides sweetness and crunch
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Infuses earthiness; shiitake or portobello can substitute
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Delivers aromatic punch
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang Essential Korean chili paste
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Balances spices with sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Enhances aroma
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Forms the flavorful base
  • 1 bunch Spring Onions For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Optional thickening agent
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for flavor

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your ingredients. Chop the onion, slice the carrots, and clean the mushrooms. Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the chopped onions, sliced carrots, and chopped mushrooms to the slow cooker over the chicken. Scatter the minced garlic on top.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Pour the chicken stock into the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are submerged. Give a gentle stir.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours.
  6. In the last hour of cooking, prepare a cornstarch slurry with water and stir into the stew to thicken it.
  7. Before serving, taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  8. Ladle the stew into bowls, and garnish with chopped spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a delicious meal, serve the stew with steamed rice or noodles. Ensure to use authentic gochujang for the best flavor.

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