Nurungji Chicken
Nurungji Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Sticky Rice
- 2 cups short grain sweet rice, glutinous rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Garlic Confit
- 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup olive oil
For Garnish
- as needed green onions, chopped
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat the whole chicken thoroughly dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon onion powder. Mix these ingredients well to create the spice rub.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Rub the prepared spice mixture generously all over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the chicken. Rub these liquids into the chicken to further coat it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place the seasoned chicken in an airtight container or a large zip-top bag and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for best flavor.
- 6
Rinse 2 cups of short grain sweet rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Transfer the rinsed rice to a pot. Add 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it cook for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 9
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the rice to steam, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
- 10
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
In a small saucepan or pot, combine 1 cup of peeled garlic cloves with 1 cup of olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Cook the garlic over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. The garlic should become tender and slightly golden brown, bubbling gently in the oil.
⏱️ 25 min
- 13
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 14
Line a roasting pan or a large oven-safe skillet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 15
Spread the prepared sticky rice evenly across the bottom of the lined pan, creating a bed for the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 16
Carefully place the marinated chicken on top of the bed of sticky rice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 17
Pour the entire contents of the garlic confit (both the garlic cloves and the infused olive oil) over the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min
- 18
Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer, and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 375
- 19
Once roasted, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before carving.
⏱️ 5 min
- 20
Garnish the Nurungji Chicken with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 21
Serve the carved chicken alongside the crispy sticky rice from the pan.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nurungji Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Sticky Rice
- 2 cups short grain sweet rice, glutinous rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Garlic Confit
- 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup olive oil
For Garnish
- as needed green onions, chopped
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat the whole chicken thoroughly dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon onion powder. Mix these ingredients well to create the spice rub.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Rub the prepared spice mixture generously all over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the chicken. Rub these liquids into the chicken to further coat it.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place the seasoned chicken in an airtight container or a large zip-top bag and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for best flavor.
- 6
Rinse 2 cups of short grain sweet rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Transfer the rinsed rice to a pot. Add 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it cook for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 9
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the rice to steam, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
- 10
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
In a small saucepan or pot, combine 1 cup of peeled garlic cloves with 1 cup of olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Cook the garlic over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. The garlic should become tender and slightly golden brown, bubbling gently in the oil.
⏱️ 25 min - 13
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 14
Line a roasting pan or a large oven-safe skillet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min - 15
Spread the prepared sticky rice evenly across the bottom of the lined pan, creating a bed for the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 16
Carefully place the marinated chicken on top of the bed of sticky rice.
⏱️ 1 min - 17
Pour the entire contents of the garlic confit (both the garlic cloves and the infused olive oil) over the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min - 18
Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer, and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 375 - 19
Once roasted, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before carving.
⏱️ 5 min - 20
Garnish the Nurungji Chicken with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min - 21
Serve the carved chicken alongside the crispy sticky rice from the pan.