INSTANT POT JJIMDAK (KOREAN SOY-BRAISED CHICKEN)
Serves 8
10 mins prep
10 mins cook
20 mins total
If you’re looking for a comforting, flavor-packed Korean meal that comes together easily in your pressure cooker, this Instant Pot Jjimdak is it. A popular dish in Korea, jjimdak is a rich soy-braised chicken stew filled with tender chicken, glass noodles, potatoes, and vegetables—all simmered in a deeply savory-sweet sauce with a touch of spice.
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Chicken:
Sauce:
Vegetables:
Noodles:
Garnish:
MARINATE THE CHICKEN: Mix the chicken thighs with soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. Let sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
SAUTÉ: Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add a splash of oil and lightly brown the marinated chicken. Add sliced onions and sauté for another minute.
ADD SAUCE + VEGGIES: Cancel sauté mode. Add all sauce ingredients to the pot and stir well. Toss in the carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms.
PRESSURE COOK: Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
ADD NOODLES: Add the soaked noodles directly to the pot. Turn on Sauté mode and simmer for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are soft and the sauce thickens slightly.
SERVE: Top with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil. Enjoy hot as a stand-alone meal or with steamed rice.
