Dakdoritang
Dakdoritang is a classic Korean braised chicken dish, known for its vibrant red, spicy-sweet sauce. It typically features bone-in chicken pieces, potatoes, carrots, and onions, all simmered together until tender and flavorful. This hearty, one-pot meal is a staple of Korean home cooking and comfort food.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a well-balanced meal, providing a good amount of protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the potatoes and vegetables. A typical serving is moderately high in calories, roughly in the 500-700 calorie range, depending on portion size and the amount of sauce used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Dakdoritang is a beloved 'anju' (food eaten with alcohol) and a communal dish often shared directly from the pot at the table. Nutritionally, the gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) in the sauce not only provides its signature heat but is also a rich source of vitamins A and C.
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