Instant Pot Dakdoritang (Korean Spicy Braised Chicken)
If you’re looking for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that comes together quickly, this Instant Pot dakdoritang is it. This Korean braised chicken is rich, spicy, and deeply savory, with tender drumsticks cooked in a bold gochujang-based sauce alongside hearty potatoes and carrots. Everything cooks together in just 10 minutes, creating that slow-braised depth of flavor without the extra time or effort. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect served over a warm bowl of rice
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 –2.5 lbs chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 2 –3 potatoes cut into large chunks
- 1 cup baby carrots or large carrots cut into thick 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion sliced (traditionally included — add in with the potatoes and carrots if using)
- 2 green onions chopped
Sauce:
- 2 oz soy sauce
- 1 oz gochugaru
- 1 oz gochujang
- 1 oz honey or sugar
- 4 –5 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Start by mixing soy sauce, gochugaru, gochujang, honey, and minced garlic in a bowl until smooth. Add the chicken drumsticks and coat them well, then let them marinate for at least 20 minutes so the flavor can fully soak into the meat.
- Transfer the marinated chicken along with all the sauce into the Instant Pot. Add the potatoes and carrots, making sure they are cut into large, thick pieces so they hold their shape and don’t get mushy. If using onion, add it in at this step as well. Pour in the chicken stock.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then do a quick release. Everything cooks together at once, so there’s no need to simmer or continue cooking after.
- Finish by topping with freshly chopped green onions and serve hot with rice.