Healthy & Delicious Korean Chicken Dish

Healthy & Delicious Korean Chicken Dish Without Worries – Introducing Baeksuk

 

Baeksuk is one of Korea's most beloved traditional dishes, especially during the summer.
Rich in nutrients and easy to prepare, it is a perfect home-cooked healthy meal for people of all ages.

🍲 3 Great Benefits of Baeksuk

1. Nutritional Value

• High-protein food that supports brain development and cell regeneration
• Promotes bone health in children
• Rich in protein, excellent for muscle growth and recovery

2. Health Benefits

• A restorative dish for replenishing energy during the hot summer
• Broth is packed with nutrients that support overall wellness
• Easy to digest, making it ideal for seniors and children

3. Culinary Advantages

• Simple ingredients and cooking method, great for beginners
• The savory broth can be reused in other recipes like porridge or stew

 

🍗 How to Make Baeksuk

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (approx. 500g)
• About 40 cloves of garlic
• 1 green onion (whole or chopped)
• 2 roots of Astragalus (optional)
• Several dried jujubes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon of salt, a pinch of black pepper
• Steamed rice (white rice or sticky rice, as preferred)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preparing the Chicken

• Remove the tail fat gland (to eliminate bad smell)
• Clean the inside thoroughly and rinse under running water

2. Preparing Ingredients

• Garlic can be used unpeeled
• Cut green onion into medium pieces
• Rinse Astragalus and jujubes well if using

3. Cooking Baeksuk

• In a large pot, add enough water and place the cleaned chicken inside
• Add garlic, green onion, and optional herbs (Astragalus, jujubes)
• Do not add ginseng or wild ginseng – this version is safe for people with high blood pressure
• Boil on high heat, skim the foam, then simmer on medium heat for 40–50 minutes
• Season with salt and pepper when the chicken is fully cooked

4. Serving

• Take out the chicken and cut into serving portions
• Strain the broth to remove impurities
• Serve with a bowl of rice

😋 Tips for Enjoying Baeksuk

• Do not remove all the oil from the broth – it enhances the rich taste
• Serve with a dipping sauce (salt, pepper, sesame oil, chopped green onion)
• Leftover broth is great for rice porridge or with scorched rice (nurungji)