Baek Jong-won's Chicken Ggomtang Recipe: A Delicious and Rich Korean-Style Health Food

Dakguktang (Chicken Guktang)is a representative Korean-style health food combining tender chicken and a rich, deep broth. One chicken makes a hearty meal, and the broth is clean and flavorful, making it easy to enjoy. Try making a deeply flavorful Dakguktang using Chef Baek Jong-won's recipe!

Dakguktang Ingredients (for approximately 4 servings)

Chicken Broth Ingredients

• Chicken (No. 9) 1 whole
• Onion 125g
• Green Onion 1 stalk (100g)
• Water 17 cups (3060ml)

Dakguktang Ingredients

• Boiled Chicken 1 whole
• Green Onion 8 tablespoons (56g)
• Cooked Rice 4 bowls (800g)
• Flower Salt (Fine Sea Salt) 1 tablespoon (12g)
• Black Pepper To taste

How to Make Chicken Broth

1. Preparing the Chicken

1. Use a knife or scissors to slit open the chicken’s belly and flatten it.
2. Remove the innards and impurities by gently pushing them out with your fingers, and then rinse thoroughly.

• Soaking the chicken in cold water to remove blood will result in a cleaner broth.

2. Boiling the Basic Broth

1. In a large pot, add **17 cups (3060ml) of water**, and add the prepared **chicken, onion (with skin), and green onion (cut into large pieces)**. Place over high heat.
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. After 30 minutes, if the chicken’s ankle meat is rising and bone is showing, use tongs to check if the breast and leg meat are cooked by tearing them apart.
4. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove the chicken, and simmer the remaining broth for another 30 minutes.

• If the chicken is large or a native breed, increase the simmering time.

How to Make Dakguktang

1. Shredding the Chicken Meat

1. Remove the boiled chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
2. Do not discard the chicken bones; add them back to the broth and simmer again to deepen the flavor.

2. Finishing the Broth

1. After simmering again with the chicken bones, add 1 tablespoon of flower salt to season.
2. Allow the broth to simmer sufficiently to deepen the flavor.

3. Serving in a Clay Pot

1. Finely slice the green onion to 0.3cm thickness.
2. Add **one bowl of warm cooked rice (200g)** to a clay pot.
3. Place the shredded chicken meaton top of the rice.
4. Strain the broth through a sieve and pour it into the clay pot,, and sprinkle with the finely sliced green onion and black pepper to finish.

The Charm of Dakguktang

1. Rich and Deep Broth

• Simmering the chicken for a long time creates a flavorful broth.

2. Tender Chicken

• Properly simmering the chicken maintains its tender and juicy texture.

3. Hearty and Nourishing Meal

• This light and easy-to-digest soup warms the body and provides a healthy meal.

Tip: How to Enjoy Dakguktang Even More

• Adding Garnish
  • Chives or minced garlicwill deepen the flavor.
  • Thinly sliced Korean chili peppers (Cheongyang gochu)will add a spicy kick.
• Want an even richer flavor?
  • When boiling the chicken broth, add 5-6 cloves of garlicand 1 sheet of dried kelpto enhance the umami.
• Broth Storage Tip
  • Make a generous amount of Dakguktang broth, refrigerate it, and reheat as needed for convenience.

Using Chef Baek Jong-won’s Dakguktang recipeenjoy a rich and flavorful broth and complete your warm and comforting meal! 😊