Dakgalbi (Korea)

Dakgalbi is a popular Korean stir-fried chicken dish originating from Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. It features bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce, typically cooked with cabbage, sweet potatoes, onions, and scallions on a large, shared pan at the table.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the chicken and moderate in carbohydrates from the sauce and vegetables, with a notable amount of fat from the cooking oil and chicken skin. A typical serving can range from 500 to 700 calories, providing significant vitamin C from the vegetables and capsaicin from the chili paste.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	950 mg
Potassium	480 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin A	250 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	320 mg

Per 1 serving (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Dakgalbi is a quintessential communal dining experience in Korea, often enjoyed by groups who cook and eat directly from the shared pan, fostering conversation and camaraderie. Nutritionally, the gochujang base offers probiotic benefits and antioxidants, while the interactive cooking process is a hallmark of Korean social food culture.