GOCHUJANG-BRAISED CHICKEN AND CRISPY RICE

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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

1 small onion, finely chopped
8 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
1/4 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
3 cups cooked short-grain rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
8 chicken drumsticks, patted dry
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
6 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces

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.

Bikash Gm
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Kimberly Moya
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to try it anyway.


Hoova Larry
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to save it for later.


Izzy Bowbizzy
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


Md,jihad Forazi
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Loonie ML
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This recipe is a keeper!


Conor Thornton
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again.


Pushkal Babu
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


David Eghaghe
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and Korean food.


Jerry Doran
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Eliseo Vasquez
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I'm not a huge fan of gochujang, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was so moist and flavorful.


Lala
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Naome Rorisang
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Tshepo Tshepo
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's now one of my favorites.


janet torres
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Amir AboRomhain
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ferdus Alom
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Wow! This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Osamu festus
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy rice was the perfect accompaniment.