Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) Recipe
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Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)

By: sarakyong 
"A very easy meal to make! Chicken drumettes, potato, carrots, and onion simmer in a spicy sauce that goes best with white rice. You can find Korean hot pepper paste in a Korean/Asian market. I haven't tried looking in a grocery store. It's Korean name is 'gochujang.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (154)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 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
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons hot pepper paste

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 447 | Total Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by sarakyong   view full review
I just wanted to add some information to my mom's recipe. When the recipe says 3 tbs, that's 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by A Korean   view full review
This is dish is very delicious and very authentic. I remember my mom making it when I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by LisainCalifornia   view full review
Great recipe! I am not Korean, but I love Korean food. I actually came to love Korean food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by JudesM   view full review
I'm korean and this recipe is definitely authentic. It is meant to be spicy so if you dont...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by ESSIEPOO   view full review
My boyfriend and I eat Korean food quite often and this particular dish has always been a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2005 by liquidswar   view full review
My wife is part korean and had the paste already on hand to make this. She told me the Korean...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2006 by M. Haro   view full review
Food was great!!!! I used chicken breast instead but turned out delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by WANTTOKNOW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We have a Korean exchange student living with us. He said this taste like what his mom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2006 by KatyAngel42   view full review
Delicious and easy! Just a few modifications: I used drumsticks and wings (started them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by RUTHIE0618   view full review
Delicious. Very hearty. I used chili garlic sauce (sambal) instead of the hot spicy paste. It...

 

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