KOREAN HOME COOKING
Dak Baeksuk (닭백숙): Easy Rotisserie Chicken Soup
전기구이통닭 백숙 · Jeongigu-i Tongdak Baeksuk
A supermarket rotisserie chicken turns into a comforting Korean-style baeksuk with beef bone broth, garlic, and scallion in just one pot.
Editorial guidance updated September 16, 2026 · Not a claim of kitchen testing
전기구이통닭 백숙 · Jeongigu-i Tongdak BaeksukQUICK ANSWER
What to know before you cook
A supermarket rotisserie chicken turns into a comforting Korean-style baeksuk with beef bone broth, garlic, and scallion in just one pot.
Dak Baeksuk (닭백숙) takes about 30 minutes and makes 4 servings. It is rated easy and the finished dish is not spicy. Serve chopped Cheongyang chile or gochugaru on the side.
The key cooking cue: Choose a simply seasoned chicken, not barbecue or strongly herbed.
WHY THIS DISH MATTERS
A little cultural context
Traditional baeksuk gently cooks a whole chicken with minimal seasoning. This weeknight version borrows that clean, restorative character while using a ready-cooked chicken.
INGREDIENTS
What you'll need
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COOKING WEBTOON
Cook it panel by panel
A quick visual memory guide for the whole recipe.
1Prep the aromatics
Cut the scallion into 2-inch lengths and peel the garlic.
- 2
Combine the pot
Place the rotisserie chicken, scallion, and garlic in a snug pot. Pour in the beef bone broth.
- 3
Simmer
20 minutesBring to a boil, then reduce to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes so the chicken and broth flavors mingle.
- 4
Season at the end
Taste before adding salt because both the chicken and packaged broth may already be seasoned. Finish with black pepper.
AI-assisted illustration. Follow the written recipe below for exact measurements, doneness, and food-safety details.
DIRECTIONS
How to make it
- 01
Prep the aromatics
Cut the scallion into 2-inch lengths and peel the garlic.
- 02
Combine the pot
Place the rotisserie chicken, scallion, and garlic in a snug pot. Pour in the beef bone broth.
- 03
Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes so the chicken and broth flavors mingle.
- 04
Season at the end
Taste before adding salt because both the chicken and packaged broth may already be seasoned. Finish with black pepper.
COOK WITH CONFIDENCE
Fix common problems
Use the symptom, likely cause, and rescue step while you cook.
Chicken dries out
Likely causeAlready-cooked chicken was boiled hard.
How to fix itWarm at a gentle simmer and use a thermometer to reach 165°F/74°C. Remove from heat once hot through.
Broth tastes too salty
Likely causeSeasoned rotisserie chicken and salted broth combine.
How to fix itUse unsalted broth or water, taste after the chicken warms, and add final salt only if needed.
SHOP & SUBSTITUTE
Cook it anywhere
Ingredient swaps
Beef bone brothUse unsalted chicken stock plus 1/2 cup milk for body; it will be lighter but still comforting.
Rotisserie chickenUse 900 g cooked plain roast chicken pieces and reduce the simmer to 15 minutes.
Korean pantry guide
A milky Korean broth made by long-simmering beef bones, sold in shelf-stable pouches and cartons.
Search: Korean beef bone broth sagol yuksuServe it with
- Salt and pepper for dipping
- Cubed radish kimchi
- Steamed rice or cooked noodles
Spice level
Not spicy. Serve chopped Cheongyang chile or gochugaru on the side.
Storage & serving
Remove the meat from the bones and refrigerate it in the broth for up to 3 days. Reheat only what you plan to eat until steaming hot.
REAL COOK QUESTIONS
Good questions, clear answers
Short answers for substitutions, heat level, make-ahead cooking, and serving.
What can I substitute for Beef bone broth in Dak Baeksuk (닭백숙)?
Use unsalted chicken stock plus 1/2 cup milk for body; it will be lighter but still comforting.
Is Dak Baeksuk (닭백숙) spicy?
Not spicy. Serve chopped Cheongyang chile or gochugaru on the side.
Can I make Dak Baeksuk (닭백숙) ahead of time?
Remove the meat from the bones and refrigerate it in the broth for up to 3 days. Reheat only what you plan to eat until steaming hot.
What should I serve with Dak Baeksuk (닭백숙)?
Serve it with Salt and pepper for dipping, Cubed radish kimchi, Steamed rice or cooked noodles.
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