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.

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This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Raul Jimsol
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I love that this recipe can be made in one pot. It's easy to clean up and makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Faustino Facundo
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is sweet and tangy, and the crispy rice adds a fun texture.


Amar Rana Amar Rana
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The crispy rice is the perfect complement to the tender chicken and flavorful sauce. It adds a nice crunch and helps to soak up all the delicious juices.


joseph saad
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the gochujang sauce pairs perfectly with the savory chicken and crispy rice.


Marcus Hlungwani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time and reheat for lunch or dinner.


Lutfa Akter
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm entertaining guests. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Ali Dilshad
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love to serve it over rice or noodles.


Robin Biddix Fender
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I made this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. The crispy rice added a nice crunch and helped to soak up the sauce. I will definitel


AREEB VLOGS
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This was an amazing dish! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. The crispy rice was a great addition and added a nice crunch to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!


Najuma Prosy
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the crispy rice adds a great texture. I've made it several times already and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ANUSKA Moktan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


HamzaBhai HamzaBhai
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the crispy rice added a nice crunch. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amou


Ojukwu Augustina
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This Gochujang braised chicken and crispy rice was an absolute delight! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and incredibly flavorful, and the crispy rice added a wonderful textural contrast. The sauce was rich and savory, with just the right amo