Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of "Gochujang Braised Chicken and Crispy Rice". Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Korean cuisine as we unveil the secrets to creating this irresistible dish. Discover the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, as the succulent chicken simmers in a rich and aromatic gochujang-based sauce. Complement this savory masterpiece with crispy rice, adding a delightful textural contrast that elevates the dish to new heights. Get ready to experience a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
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GOCHUJANG-BRAISED CHICKEN AND CRISPY RICE
Long-grain rice is not starchy enough to hold together, so make a batch of short-grain a day ahead and you'll be good to go.
Categories Bon Appétit Chicken Dinner Sesame Oil Ginger Braise Rice Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix onion, garlic, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sesame oil, and 1 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl to combine; set sauce aside.
- Toss rice, cumin, garlic powder, and mustard powder in a medium bowl to combine; spread out on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, season chicken generously with salt. Heat butter and vegetable oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. As soon as foaming subsides, add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add reserved sauce and bring to a simmer; cook until sauce appears to thin out, about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover pot, and simmer, turning occasionally, until chicken is very tender, 45-55 minutes.
- Divide rice into 4 portions; form into 3/4"-thick disks (moisten hands with water to prevent sticking). Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Working in 2 batches, cook rice cakes, turning halfway through, until crisp, puffed, and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plates.
- Add scallions to chicken and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top each cake with 2 chicken legs and a few scallions; spoon plenty of sauce over.
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH GOCHUJANG
Slow-braising to infuse meats with deep flavor and produce warming, stew-like plates of food is a cooking method of choice when the weather brings a chill. This chicken dish is the product of what I call the usual three-step affair (brown chicken, add other ingredients and some liquid, cover and slowly simmer). But I gave it a bit of heat, unpacking sake, ginger, garlic and the spicy Korean condiment gochujang, plus well-mannered slivers of poblano chilis into the pan. You can now find gochujang in supermarkets or online; you won't use the entire jar for this dish so exploit it for other occasions. It keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. The chicken will welcome a pillow of steamed rice alongside.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat chicken pieces dry. Heat a heavy 3 1/2-quart sauté pan or casserole. If your pan is seasoned cast-iron or nonstick you will not need the oil. Otherwise add oil to pan and sear chicken on high heat until golden brown. Transfer chicken from pan to a platter. There should be enough fat from the chicken in the pan to continue the recipe, otherwise add a little oil.
- Add shallots, ginger, garlic and chiles to pan and sauté on low until the shallots are barely starting to color. Stir in cumin. Add mushrooms and a sprinkling of salt and cook until mushrooms have softened. Stir gochujang into the sake and pour into the pan. Stir. Add vinegar. Add more salt if needed.
- Place chicken in pan, skin side up, basting each piece with sauce as you add it. Cover pan and cook on very low 30 minutes. Serve directly from pan or transfer to a serving platter. Toss cilantro on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 682, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1340 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICY KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WITH GOCHUJANG SAUCE
It took about two decades for this style of Korean fried chicken to make its way into the American foodie scene. The chicken is deep fried twice to make the exterior extra crispy and to lock moisture in. The gochujang sauce is a hot, honey, spicy mix...and well, it's just fabulous. You'll have the family completely raving!
Provided by Diana71
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Korean
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk milk and egg together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth. Add chicken tenders to egg wash and let marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Combine flour, potato starch, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Pour mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag. Drain and discard marinade from chicken tenders. Add chicken to the bag, seal it, and shake until each piece is completely dredged in mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Add chicken pieces to the hot oil about 5 pieces at a time so as not to drop the temperature of the oil. Fry for 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Continue with remaining chicken pieces.
- Increase oil heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until continuously boiling. Carefully add the first batch of cooked chicken and fry again until cooked through and crispy about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the second batch of chicken pieces. Transfer chicken to a medium-sized serving bowl.
- Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, gochujang paste, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Cook and stir continuously until sugar has melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Drizzle sauce over twice-fried chicken tenders and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 938.2 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
SPICY OVEN-FRIED RICE WITH GOCHUJANG AND FRIED EGGS
This crunchy, tasty, not-really-fried rice gets a big umami punch from gochujang, the fermented Korean red-pepper paste that's worth keeping in your fridge to perk up all sorts of dishes. As with any fried rice, you can add raw or cooked vegetables according to what you have on hand (though you'll want to add cooked vegetables a little later in the cooking process). If you don't have brussels sprouts, you could use any type of cabbage. Broccoli or cauliflower would be great substitutes for broccolini, and butternut squash can replace the carrots. The fried egg on top makes it feel like a more substantial meal, but you can leave it out for a lighter dinner. If you are a vegetarian, leave out the sausage, or add some smoked tofu. The dish is endlessly customizable.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, grains and rice, vegetables, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If using uncooked rice, combine the rice and 2 1/2 cups water in a small, deep saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until all the water has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, covered, then spread out on a large baking sheet to cool completely.
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to a large rimmed baking sheet, and add the sausage. Cut it into smaller pieces right on the baking sheet. Transfer to the oven to cook, 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, break the sausage into smaller pieces again, then cook until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Add the carrots, scallion whites, mushrooms, brussels sprouts and broccolini to the sheet pan, stir well to coat with the oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Cook until the vegetables have wilted, about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the gochujang, tamari and remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large bowl. Add the cooked rice and stir until evenly coated.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the rice, stirring to combine with the vegetables, then press the mixture down with the back of a spatula. Return to oven and cook until rice is getting crisp on the bottom, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once about halfway through and pressing down again. (If serving with fried eggs, begin cooking them about 5 minutes before the rice is done.)
- Divide oven-fried rice among plates or bowls and top each portion with a fried egg, if using. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with the scallion greens and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose chicken thighs or legs: These cuts are more flavorful and tender than chicken breasts.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Brown the chicken before braising: This will give it a nice color and help to develop its flavor.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid: This could include chicken broth, soy sauce, gochujang, rice wine, and ginger.
- Simmer the chicken for at least 1 hour, or until it is fall-off-the-bone tender: The longer you simmer the chicken, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve the chicken with crispy rice: This is a great way to add a crispy texture to the dish.
Conclusion:
This Gochujang Braised Chicken and Crispy Rice recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the crispy rice is a great addition. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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