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How to Make Spicy Korean Chicken Soup (Dakgaejang) with Leftover Costco Chicken (Home Recipe)

Aloha! 🌺 It’s Jihye in Seoul. Do you love shopping at Costco? If you do, you probably pick up their famous, reasonably priced Rotisserie Chicken on almost every visit. It’s an absolute classic treat! However, for just the two of us, it’s always a bit too much food. Plus, we aren't huge fans of the dry chicken breast on the second day. So... I always use the leftovers to make this incredibly comforting, spicy Korean soup. If you are crazy about Korean food, you probably know Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef and Vegetable Soup). Well, this is Dakgaejang —the delicious chicken version! It is completely zero-waste, super budget-friendly, and transforms your leftover Costco carcass into a gourmet, soul-warming meal. 🍲 What is Dakgaejang? (The Ultimate Korean Comfort Food)   In Korea, Dakgaejang is famous for being a restorative soup. We traditionally eat it to boost our stamina during the brutally hot summer days, but its fiery, rich broth makes it equally perfect for chilly winter nights. Whi...