Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)
Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) braises tender chicken drumettes with chunky potatoes, carrots, and onion in a bold gochujang-soy sauce that’s savory, spicy, and slightly sweet. The sauce thickens as it simmers, coating every bite—perfect ladled over hot white rice for a comforting weeknight meal or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, sugar, and garlic. Add water and soy sauce, then stir in sugar and hot pepper paste.
- 2
Bring to a boil, lower the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes, until the chicken juices run clear, the vegetables are tender, and the liquid has thickened.
- Calories 754.57 kcal High 38%
- Protein 77.51 g Good Source 155%
- Carbohydrate 40.88 g 15%
- Total Fat 32.49 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 8.09 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.18 g High --
- Cholesterol 422.4 mg High 141%
- Sodium 3556.29 mg High 155%
- Dietary Fiber 3.35 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 10.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.61 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 154.95 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.14 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1321.83 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 48.18 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) is a Korean dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Drumsticks, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 754.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Drumsticks, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 754.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) healthy?
- Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 754.57 calories and 77.51 g of protein, or 155% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3556.29 mg (155% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.09 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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