Creamy Korean Chicken

3h 5m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season 4 chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper.
  2. 2Spray a bit of oil, preferably sesame oil, onto the chicken to help the seasoning stick and add flavor.
  3. 3Place the chicken into the slow cooker.
  4. 4Add 2 tbsp gochujang, 120g light cream cheese, 2 large cloves grated garlic, about half the amount of grated ginger, the juice of a lime, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, and 50-75ml stock to the slow cooker.
  5. 5Cook on high for 3 hours, or on low for up to around 6 hours.
  6. 6Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix it into the remaining liquid to soak it all up.
  7. 7If the liquid is too much or too runny, add some cornflour to thicken slightly.
  8. 8Sprinkle over some spring onions and sesame seeds to serve.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • oil
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 120 g light cream cheese
  • 2 large cloves grated garlic
  • 0.5 grated ginger
  • 1 lime juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 50 ml stock
  • 75 ml stock
  • cornflour
  • spring onions
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

slow cooker

Tips

  • Use sesame oil for extra flavor.
  • Use dark soy sauce as it's less salty.
  • If using a stock cube, opt for a reduced salt option.
  • If the liquid is too runny, add cornflour to thicken.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for up to 6 hours.