When I was young, Daddy used to submerge an entire 10 lb roasting chicken in bubbling hot water, proceed to shred it and squeeze a huge mountain of ketchup for us on the side with rice and Kimchi to eat as supper.
There are things that stay with you from childhood that you carry with you well into your adult years that you tenderly reflect back on (no matter how weird it was). This is one of them for me. Mama used to do it with Beef and to this day, I have a strange fondness for boiled meat + ketchup but that’s how we grew up back then. In our household, Spam was once legitimately viewed as a “protein” source. Of course, we all laugh about it now but it’s that age of innocence and simplicity that we remember that encourages the laughter to continue.
This is a dish that I came up with on the fly (much like how many of my personal dishes are born) on one of those days that me and my brothers were gabbing back and forth about the good ole’ days. It can still be hailed as a simple dish with humble roots but with a slight makeover. I hope you give it a try.
- 8 Pieces Bone-in Chicken
- 1 ts finely minced Ginger
- 2 ts finely minced Garlic
- 1 tb Sesame Oil
- 2 tb Brown Sugar
- 1 tb Sesame Seed
- 2 c Chopped Kimchi + its Liquid
- 4 Chopped Potatoes
- 2 Chopped Onions
- S & P
- Rinse your Chicken and set it down in a deep casserole dish.
- Sprinkle in the rest of your ingredients minus your Potatoes and Onions.
- Massage this mixture well into your Chicken.
- Topple in the rest of your Veggies, cover, and allow to marinade to penetrate for at least an hour or two in the fridge.
- Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes.
- Garnish with extra Sesame Seeds or Green Onions.
Cheers to great memories!
Love,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
Love this recipe. I love kimchee and it can be used in so many different ways to add extra flavor and depth to a dish. Great blog and keep up the great work!
Thanks so much!!
You made a delicious meal and your video was really done well!
Thank you, that is so kind =D
seriously??? I have NEVEr heard of this or tried it before, MUST do it this week. THANK YOU!
I’m sure someone out there somewhere shares my deliciously evil humor =D
Oh how I adore great food memories Squishy and this sure is one for the books! Love the “little bit of fusion” too.
Thanks so much for sharing…
it’s cos I love you guys =D
I used to bake pork chops with German sauer kraut. I’ll bet this is equally delicious!
Mm, that sounds yummy!!
Kimchi isn’t exactly my most favorite thing in the world to eat. I’ll have to pass on this recipe.
I’d sub in gochujang…or maybe even a slightly sweetened sriracha? People seem to have bold feelings about Kimchi =D
This sounds absolutely delicious. I’ve swiped many a recipe from your site so far and I think this is bound to be the next one on the list. ^.^ I even have homemade kimchi to make it with; sooo much better than the store-bought kind. …When you don’t make it too salty like my last batch, that is. XD But I digress.
Yaaay! I’m so happy to hear it. You rock for making homemade Kimchi! I agree, it can’t be beat!
Mmm this sounds like a great dish!
Thanks Matt!
this sounds like a really satisfying dish on all levels–thanks for sharing!
I think I sopped up the last bits with crusty bread but don’t tell anyone
This looks amazing, Angie. I had some kimchi fried rice before and it’s so delicious and flavourful.
Mmm, I bet!!
Lovely flavour combination
Thank you Tandy!
You always look great and natural on video!! The chicken looks yum!! I like using chicken with bone too.
You are tooo sweet, Nami! (I prefer it too) =D
Great video! The dish looks great.
Thanks! I hope you and yours had a great weekend!!
Wow, that looks fantastic, and I don’t even like chicken that much! I’d enjoy that though. I thought it was only Brits who were supposed to have a penchant for boiled meat, haha – nice to see we’re not alone
I know, right? I find myself craving it and just know that no one in my company with enjoy it with me, lol.
i love this updated version of your beloved childhood meal, looks so good!
Thanks, guys! Enjoy your weekend =D
Great video! This chicken looks delicious. I can only imagine what all those wonderful kimchi juices do to the meat
They love each other =D
I always love your videos – although now I’m starving as is Buddy !!
I couldn’t say no to Buddy =D
Om-nom-nom that dish looks absolutely wonderful. I think slow cooked meals are the tenderest. I want to try this for Sunday dinner, I’m only missing the chicken and Kimchi. I know where to get the chicken, the Kimchi on the other hand I am clueless. Any suggestions?
Thank you for sharing Angie, I can’t wait to try this out. Have a wonderful weekend.
Warmest Regards,
-Paul
G Mart or Pepero are great for that =D
Thanks for the tip Angie. My daughter had sooooo much fun with me at G-Mart. She made me promise to take her again soon so we could try some of the food at the diner in the back. It smelled delicious!! I wasn’t sure where to find the Kimchi there but a helpful patron was kind enough to point me in the right direction. Can’t wait to try this out tomorrow night.
Thanks again Angie and I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
I’m glad she enjoyed herself–the first time can be like a carnival, I can imagine all the fun she had–I hope you got her some fun stuff + yummies! =D
I love that this stunning dish is inspired by your childhood memorises – an extra unbeatable ingredient
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Daddy thinks it’s hilarious =D
That chicken looks so good. Your videos are great, you should be on the big screen
Have a great weekend!
That’s the dream! ^.^
I’m really hungry
inject maaaximum flavor! =D
Angie. The chicken looks delicious!!! The brown sugar is a nice touch.I marinade meat the season my liquid and simmer or slow boil meats and dishes often. A great way to cook I feel! Thanks for sharing another great recipe!! Have a great week end!!
Les.
You do as well, Les =D
I didn’t even know 10 pound chickens existed! Wow. Thanks for the recipe, it sounds great.
Leave it to pops to find it =D
I might have to make that for supper one night next week! It sounds very tasty!
I hope you do and it’s da bomb ^.^
This sounds fantastic, Angie! When are you going to come to Korea & open up your Korean-slash-southern restaurant? Because you TOTALLY SHOULD.
That would be a dream, Tom! We could really do it up big there!!