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Whole Chicken Baeksuk

Whole Chicken Baeksuk

Whole Chicken Baeksuk is a healthy dish made by boiling a whole chicken until tender, boasting a deep flavor with a refreshing broth and various ingredients.

KoreanSoup & Stew
⏱️ 50 min total📝 5 steps

What You'll Need

Chicken1 whole (size 10)
Water1.5L
Jujube7 pieces
Licorice root10g
Onion1/2 piece
Green onion3 stalks
Potato3 pieces
Garlic100g
Black peppera pinch
Soju1 shot (50ml)

Instructions

1

Place the cleaned chicken in a pot, add 1.5L of water, green onions, half an onion, jujubes, and licorice root, then bring to a boil.

2

While the chicken is boiling, split 2 stalks of green onion lengthwise and cut into 4cm lengths, and slice the potatoes thickly.

3

Boil the chicken for 30 minutes, then remove the chicken and discard the green onions, onion, jujubes, and licorice root.

⏱️ 30m 0s
4

Place the chicken back into the pot, add the sliced potatoes and 100g of garlic, and boil for another 20 minutes.

⏱️ 20m 0s
5

Add a pinch of black pepper and 50ml of soju to remove any gamey smell, then bring to a boil again.