Pressure Cooker Jjimdak (Korean Soy Braised Chicken)

Ingredients

• 11 chicken drumsticks (10-12 large drumsticks; you can use whatever chicken you like)
• 2 potatoes (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 6 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup mirin
• 0.25 cup agave (or sweetener of choice)
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil

Steps

1. 1

   Chop the potatoes, onion, carrots, and garlic cloves.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, agave, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to create the sauce.

3. 3

   Add the chicken drumsticks, chopped vegetables, and the prepared sauce to the pressure cooker.

4. 4

   Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.

5. 5

   Perform a quick release of the pressure once the cooking time is complete.

6. 6

   Optional: If you wish to add rice cakes or glass noodles, add them now and boil for approximately 5 more minutes until they are fully cooked.

7. 7

   Serve the jjimdak with rice and your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Pro Tip: The sauce ratio should come out to just about 2 cups of liquid, which is the sweet spot for the pressure cooker—no additional water is needed. You can use any cut of chicken you prefer.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• korean
• pressure cooker
• chicken
• easy
• family dinner
• one-pot