Korean Soy Sauce Braised Chicken Korean Braised Chicken in Sweet Soy-Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) bone-in chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or whole chicken cut) 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 onion, cut into wedges 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color) 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon mirin or rice wine 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups water or chicken broth 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish) Optional: 1 chili pepper (sliced) for heat, toasted sesame seeds Directions: In a large pot, add chicken, water or broth, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Skim off any foam, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, and onion. Stir gently, cover, and continue simmering for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with green onions and optional sesame seeds before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #koreanbraisedchicken #dakjjim #soygarlicchicken #koreancomfortfood #braisedchickenrecipe #koreanchickenstew #sweetsoysauce #asiandinnerideas #onepotkorean #heartychickendish #easykoreanrecipes #chickenandvegetables #garlicsoychicken #umamichicken #homestylekorean #koreanfamilymeal #slowcookedchicken #richsoysauceflavor #koreanstewedchicken #weeknightkorean Fall-off-the-bone tender chicken, rich soy-garlic broth, and cozy vibes all in one pot This Korean Dak Jjim is pure comfort food.

Japanese Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms in Soy Sauce Umami-Rich Japanese Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms in Sweet Soy Glaze Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon sake (or dry sherry) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup dashi stock (or low-sodium chicken broth as substitute) 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish) Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi stock. Set aside. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss gently to coat. Serve hot, garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds, over steamed rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 345 kcal | Servings: 3 servings #japanesechicken #shiitakemushrooms #umamichicken #soyglazeddishes #japanesehomecooking #teriyakistyle #quickjapaneserecipes #chickenandmushrooms #gingergarlicchicken #dinnerideas #japaneseflavorfusion #umamibomb #easyasianmeals #weeknightchicken #japaneseinspired #mushroomloverrecipes #sweetsoysauce #wokdinner #simplejapanesedish #comfortfoodasia Juicy chicken + earthy shiitakes simmered in a savory-sweet soy sauce? Yes please! This Japanese-inspired dish is a weeknight dream.