KoreanLunchMeatHigh Protein

Samgyetang

Samgyetang is a lunch korean recipe with 500 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.

Calories

500 kcal

Total Time

90 min

Servings

1

Protein

50 g

Ingredients

  • small whole chicken (about 500g)1 piece
  • glutinous rice, soaked.25 cup
  • small ginseng root1 piece
  • 2-3 jujubes (dried red dates)As needed
  • 1-2 cloves garlicAs needed
  • Salt and pepperTo taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Clean a small, whole chicken and stuff its cavity with 1/4 cup of glutinous rice, a small ginseng root, a few jujubes, and a clove of garlic.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Place the stuffed chicken in a pot and add enough water to cover it.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is very tender.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Serve the soup hot, with the chicken whole.

Nutrition Snapshot

Macros and micros at a glance

Calories

500

Protein

50g

Carbs

20g

Fat

25g

Fiber

2g

Micronutrients

Iron

2.5 mg

Zinc

3 mg

Sodium

200 mg

Calcium

50 mg

Folate

20 mcg

Magnesium

40 mg

Potassium

500 mg

Vitamin C

2 mg

Vitamin A

30 mcg

Vitamin B12

1 mcg

Diet and Allergen Guide

Vegetarian

No

Vegan

No

Gluten Free

No

Dairy Free

No

Allergens

No major allergens flagged

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Samgyetang can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Samgyetang

How many calories are in Samgyetang?

Samgyetang has about 500 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.

Is Samgyetang suitable for vegetarians?

No. Samgyetang is not vegetarian as written because it includes small whole chicken (about 500g).

Is Samgyetang gluten-free?

Samgyetang is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.

Are there any allergen ingredients in Samgyetang?

This recipe does not contain none of the major allergens flagged in this recipe feed, but you should still review packaged ingredient labels for any brand-specific warnings.

Can I make Samgyetang ahead of time?

Samgyetang can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

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