Tender Braised Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Crispy-skinned, juicy chicken thighs and fluffy potatoes braised in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect as a side dish.
📝 Editor's Notes
Mushroom Meatball Jorim is an easy yet nutritious dish made with Korean ground pork (Han-don), fragrant mushrooms, and plenty of green onions.
The sweet and savory ketchup-based sauce is perfect as a side dish for children or a snack for adults.
It can be effortlessly prepared in just one frying pan, making it easy for beginner cooks to try.
A key point of this recipe is adding the mushrooms without squeezing out their moisture, which makes the meatballs even juicier and more flavorful.
Stored in the refrigerator, it can be a reliable side dish for an entire week.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
For this recipe's main ingredient, Korean ground pork (Han-don) from the hind leg, it's most important to choose fresh meat.
Look for bright red color, a glossy sheen, and no accumulated blood.
Hind leg meat is leaner, making it a healthy and light option.
For mushrooms, select ones with white, firm caps and clean stems, as if freshly picked.
Fragrant and moist mushrooms will enhance the flavor of the meatballs.
For green onions, choose those with firm root ends and fresh green leaves.
Remember, fresh ingredients are the foundation of delicious cooking!
🔄 Substitution Guide
Instead of Korean ground pork from the hind leg, you can use ground chicken breast or ground beef.
Chicken breast is leaner and healthier but can be a bit dry, so marinating it briefly in milk can help keep it tender.
Ground beef offers a richer flavor and tenderness but can be more expensive.
If you don't have breadcrumbs, you can use bread crusts soaked in milk or a small amount of oatmeal flour.
The texture might be slightly different, but they will adequately help the meatballs hold their shape.
To reduce calories while maintaining sweetness, you can use allulose or oligosaccharide instead of rice syrup (Jocheong) or corn syrup.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
The most important point when making meatballs is not to over-mix the ingredients.
Gently combine the ground pork with mushrooms, green onions, and seasonings; that's enough.
Over-mixing can make the meat tough.
Second, controlling the heat when cooking the meatballs is crucial.
First, heat enough cooking oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides to form their shape.
Then, cover the pan and steam for 1 minute to cook them through and keep them juicy inside.
This method ensures crispy exteriors and tender interiors.
Finally, when simmering the sauce, stir over low heat to allow the meatballs to absorb the sauce well.
👨🍳 Directions
Cut 2 potatoes into large chunks and soak them in water.
Lightly dust the flesh side of 350g boneless chicken thighs with cornstarch.
Place the chicken thighs and potatoes in a pan and cook until golden brown.
Flip frequently to ensure the outside is crispy and slightly chewy, and the inside remains juicy.
Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp mirin (cooking wine), 1 tbsp rice syrup (Jocheong), and 1 tbsp minced garlic to the pan. Stir lightly to combine with the chicken and potatoes.
Cover the pan to steam, allowing the chicken to cook through and the potatoes to become tender.
Finely chop the garlic chives and sprinkle them over the braised dish.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to finish. Transfer to a storage container or serve immediately as a side dish.
For a bonus dish, add rice and 1 tbsp oyster sauce to the leftover sauce in the pan and make fried rice.
💡 Tips
Potatoes can be frozen and then thawed for delicious results.
Dusting chicken thighs with cornstarch helps achieve a crispy and slightly chewy exterior while keeping the inside juicy when cooked.
If rice syrup (Jocheong) is unavailable, you can substitute with corn syrup, oligosaccharide, honey, allulose, or sugar.
This dish can be frozen for longer storage or kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
📦 Storage & Reuse
The finished Mushroom Meatball Jorim can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
For longer storage, portion it into single servings and freeze.
It can be stored frozen for approximately 1-2 months.
To thaw, either let it naturally thaw in the refrigerator or use a microwave.
When reheating, gently simmer it in a frying pan over low heat to enjoy it warm with its original flavor.
Leftover meatballs can also be used as a sandwich filling or mashed and stir-fried with rice to make a delicious fried rice.
🥢 Who This Is For
This Mushroom Meatball Jorim is a dish that the whole family can enjoy.
Children, especially, will love the sweet and savory taste, and it's sure to be a hit as a rice side dish.
It also pairs well as an adult snack or a simple home party menu item.
For accompanying dishes, consider serving it with warm rice and a fresh vegetable salad or pickles.
These will enhance the meatballs' flavor and cleanse the palate.
It will be a satisfying choice for both simple meals and special occasions.
🔥 Nutrition Info
This Mushroom Meatball Jorim is estimated to be approximately 350-400 kcal per serving for a 4-serving recipe.
It is estimated to contain about 30g of protein, 20g of fat, and 15-20g of carbohydrates per serving.
Korean ground pork from the hind leg provides high-quality protein, aiding in muscle maintenance and growth.
Mushrooms contain various minerals such as vitamins D and B complex, and selenium, contributing to immune system enhancement and antioxidant activity.
Green onions are rich in vitamin C, calcium, and iron, beneficial for preventing colds and improving blood circulation.
The sugars from rice syrup (Jocheong) serve as an energy source, but it's advisable not to consume them excessively.
Overall, it will be a healthy and balanced meal providing well-rounded nutrition.
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