Hearty Korean Samgyetang Chicken Soup

Name: Hearty Korean Samgyetang Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 whole young chicken (Cornish hen) (cleaned); 1/2 cup glutinous rice (soaked for 1 hour); 6-8 cloves garlic (peeled); 1-2 pieces ginseng root; 5 cups water; 2 pieces dried jujubes (Korean dates); 2 stalks green onion (cut into 2-inch pieces); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)

HealthyKoreanDinnerComfort FoodNutritiousTraditional

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 120m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A nourishing traditional Korean chicken soup perfect for revitalizing your body with its rich, flavorful broth and tender chicken.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

35.0g 38%

Fat

12.0g 13%

Carbs

45.0g 49%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

30% DV

Supports vision and immune function

☀️ Vitamin B6

25% DV

Important for brain development and function

🔺 Iron

20% DV

Essential for blood production

🔺 Calcium

10% DV

Vital for bone health

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 whole young chicken (Cornish hen) cleaned
1/2 cup glutinous rice soaked for 1 hour
6-8 cloves garlic peeled
1-2 pieces ginseng root
5 cups water
2 pieces dried jujubes (Korean dates)
2 stalks green onion cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnishes

1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

1 Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Trim any excess fat.
2 Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the soaked glutinous rice, 3-4 cloves of garlic, and ginseng root.
3 Place the stuffed chicken in a large pot and add 5 cups of water, remaining garlic, jujubes, and green onion.
4 Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
5 Cover the pot and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the chicken is tender and the flavors are well infused.
6 Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
7 Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and place it in a serving dish. Pour the broth over the chicken.
8 Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot.