Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)
This is a simple meal. It has chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onions. Everything cooks in a spicy sauce.
Eat this dish with white rice.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 18, 2026Share
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Description
This is a simple meal. It has chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onions. Everything cooks in a spicy sauce.
Eat this dish with white rice.
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Ingredients 9
2.5 pounds chicken drumettes
2 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces
4 cloves garlic, crushed
0.25 cup water
0.5 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
Instructions
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1
Put the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, sugar, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Add water and soy sauce. Stir in the sugar and hot pepper paste.
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2
Let the pot boil. Turn the heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes. Stop when the chicken is cooked, the vegetables are soft, and the sauce is thick.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 14g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 59mg
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Sodium 1994mg
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Total Carbohydrate 55g
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Dietary Fiber 6g
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Protein 26g
* 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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