Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken) with Chewy Noodles
A one-plate dakgalbi made with marinated chicken thigh meat stir-fried with vegetables and chewy noodles, then topped with melted cheese.
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This dakgalbi features chicken thigh meat marinated in a sweet and spicy special sauce and stir-fried with an assortment of vegetables. With slightly parboiled chewy jjolmyeon noodles and richly melted pizza cheese added, it makes a satisfying dish. It is great for a weekend dinner or as an accompaniment to drinks.
- Servings
- 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh meat4 cloves, 550 g
- Jjolmyeon noodles150 g
- Sweet potato1 (medium)
- Onion1 (medium)
- Cabbage100 g
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)3
- Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalk
- Perilla leaves10 leaves
- Pizza cheese (shredded mozzarella)1 cup
Seasoning
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)4 tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)3 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))3 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)3 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)3 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Curry powder1 tbsp
- Minced ginger1/2 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- It is best to use thigh meat or drumstick meat for dakgalbi.
- Udon noodles or tteokbokki rice cakes are also great instead of jjolmyeon noodles.
- Add all the prepped chicken and seasoning ingredients, mix evenly, and marinate for about 2 hours.
Steps
I prepared 4 boneless chicken thighs. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Try to include the cabbage as it keeps its crisp texture for a long time,
and udon noodles or tteokbokki rice cakes are also great instead of jjolmyeon noodles.
Do not slice the sweet potato too thick so it cooks quickly,
and cut the onion and cabbage thickly.
Cut the large green onion (daepa), Cheongyang chili peppers (hot green chilies), and perilla leaves into similar sizes.
Add the jjolmyeon noodles to boiling water, boil them slightly
underdone, and rinse them several times under running water, then drain the water.
Add all the prepped chicken and seasoning ingredients, mix evenly, and marinate for about 2 hours.
Line the bottom of a nonstick pan that does not burn sauce easily with the sweet potato,
add the seasoned meat, and stir-fry over medium heat until the sweet potato and meat are cooked through.
Once you add the onion, cabbage, large green onion, and chilies and stir-fry until softened...
Add the perilla leaves and jjolmyeon noodles and mix evenly,
then add the pizza cheese, cover with a lid over low heat until melted, and it is done.
Ppunwife's tips
- Do not slice the sweet potato too thick so it cooks quickly.
- Add the jjolmyeon noodles to boiling water, boil them slightly underdone, rinse several times under running water, and drain the water.
- Line the bottom of a nonstick pan that does not burn sauce easily with the sweet potato, add the seasoned meat, and stir-fry over medium heat until the sweet potato and meat are cooked through.
FAQ
Which cut of chicken is best to use?
Boneless chicken thigh meat or drumstick meat cut into bite-sized pieces works best.
How long should the chicken marinate in the seasoning?
Mix the meat thoroughly with the prepared seasoning and let it marinate for about 2 hours.
Can I add noodle or rice cake additions other than jjolmyeon noodles?
You can use udon noodles or tteokbokki rice cakes instead of jjolmyeon according to your preference.
How do I prepare the jjolmyeon noodles before adding them?
Parboil them in boiling water until slightly underdone, rinse them several times in cold water, and drain before adding.
