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Slow Cooker Korean Chicken Stew Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Stew
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This comforting Slow Cooker Korean Chicken Stew combines tender chicken thighs with flavorful vegetables and a spicy gochujang-infused broth, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 750g of boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 150g of mushrooms, halved
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of gochujang (add more if you like)
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 2 level tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 2 cups (480ml) of chicken stock
  • 4 spring onions (green part), chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • salt and black pepper to season

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients: Add all ingredients, excluding the spring onions, cornstarch, salt, and pepper, to a slow cooker.
  2. Combine Everything: Stir to combine everything thoroughly.
  3. Cook Stew: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
  4. Add Cornstarch Slurry: During the last hour on high or last 2 hours on low, mix cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Stir this into the sauce.
  5. Season: Taste and season the stew as needed with salt and black pepper.
  6. Garnish: Sprinkle with the chopped spring onions.
  7. Serve: Enjoy your delicious Korean Chicken Stew!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of gochujang to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Use the cornstarch slurry to thicken the stew during the final cooking phase.
  • Season with salt and black pepper at the end to taste.