Description
A comforting one-pot dish with tender chicken, kimchi, and flavors that will warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 455g skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 4 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 170g kimchi, roughly chopped
- 190g uncooked medium-grain rice
- 480ml chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Calorie-controlled cooking spray
- Optional: Fried egg, crushed nori seaweed, fresh herbs like cilantro
Instructions
- Prep the Pot: Spray a large, deep skillet or pot with calorie-controlled cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Add white parts of green onions and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, gochujang, maple syrup, and soy sauce to coat the chicken.
- Incorporate the Goodies: Add kimchi, carrot, rice, chicken broth, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a Boil: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer to Perfection: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer undisturbed for 12-15 minutes.
- Resting Time: Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes with the lid on.
- Fluff the Rice: Fluff the rice with a spoon and sprinkle the green parts of the onions.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve as is or top with a fried egg and crushed nori.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep; flavors deepen over time. Avoid overcrowding the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One-Pot, Chicken, Kimchi, Rice, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Beginner Cooking