Korean Sesame Chicken and Potatoes

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This Korean chicken main dish with potatoes, onions, and carrots is served over a bed of rice. Seasoned with soy sauce, sesame seeds, and, of course, garlic.

Submitted by Mark Darder
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

  • ¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

  • 3 potatoes, or more to taste, quartered

  • 2 large carrots, sliced into large diagonal pieces

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 cups cooked rice

Directions

  1. Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard fat.

  2. Mix soy sauce, water, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds together in a large bowl. Add sugar to taste, remembering you can always add more, but you can't take away. Stir to mix well and dissolve sugar. Fold in potatoes, carrots, and onion. Season with pepper.

  3. Pour vegetables into the Dutch oven to cover chicken. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Stir and reduce heat to medium for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer 40 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

  4. Serve chicken and vegetables over hot cooked rice.

Cook's Note:

Feel free to use drumsticks or chicken thighs in place of the whole chicken; use 4 or 5 of each.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

665 Calories
16g Fat
74g Carbs
55g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 665
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 1980mg 86%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 55g 109%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1351mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.