Korean Braised Chicken with Vegetables (Bongchu Andong Jjimdak or Dakjjim)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Apple cider vinegar provides acidity with fewer calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

Heat sesame oil in a large pan.

Add cut-up chicken pieces and brown them.

Prepare seasoning with soy sauce, oyster sauce, corn syrup, brown sugar, white pepper, and chicken stock.

Add onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, and potatoes to the pan after browning the chicken.

Simmer until chicken is tender, then add Korean noodles and cucumber.

Add fresh mushrooms and adjust seasoning as needed.

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