Dakjjim (Korean Chicken Stew)
Dakjjim is a Korean chicken soup. It's cooked slowly with soy sauce and vegetables.
The soup has a spicy kick and is made with chicken thighs, onions, and carrots.
It's a comforting meal that's easy to make.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 15, 2026Share
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Dakjjim is a Korean chicken soup. It's cooked slowly with soy sauce and vegetables.
The soup has a spicy kick and is made with chicken thighs, onions, and carrots.
It's a comforting meal that's easy to make.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 11
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.5 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into thirds
2 yellow onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rings
3 quarts water
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 jalapeno peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
Instructions
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Mix chopped onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and let them soak for 20 minutes.
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2
Put onion rings in a large pot. Add chicken thighs with some marinade on top. Pour in 3 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 1 hour 30 minutes. Add carrots and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 13g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 103mg
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Sodium 1031mg
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Total Carbohydrate 27g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 31g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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