Dakgalbi Chuncheon Style (Sizzling Spicy Gochujang Chicken, Sweet Potato, Cabbage & Cheese Skillet) – Authentic South Korea Recipe

Chuncheon’s famous cast-iron tabletop skillet stir-frying spicy-sweet chicken, sweet potatoes, and cabbage.

Country of Origin
🇰🇷 South Korea (East Asia, Asia)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Bite-sized chicken thighs, Sliced sweet potatoes, Green cabbage, Gochujang chili paste, Curry powder touch

Ingredients for Dakgalbi Chuncheon Style (Sizzling Spicy Gochujang Chicken, Sweet Potato, Cabbage & Cheese Skillet) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups sliced sweet potatoes, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup green cabbage
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with gochujang chili paste
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional South Korea seasoning (curry powder touch, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, perilla/sesame)
  • 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and gochujang chili paste for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add bite-sized chicken thighs and sliced sweet potatoes along with curry powder touch, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, perilla/sesame, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
  4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
  5. Garnish with green cabbage and serve straight from the skillet.

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