Ginseng Chicken Recipe: Korean Comfort Food in Pressure Cooker

Korean comfort food tips by Samuel

I. Introduction: Fueling Performance Through Food

Hi, Samuel here. If you’re visiting Korea during the summer heat, there’s one iconic dish you absolutely must try for both its flavor and revitalizing nutrition: Korean Ginseng Chicken, also known as Samgyetang. The food streets of Korea are filled with the comforting smell of Samgyetang during the peak of summer. After a long working day, there’s nothing more revitalizing than sitting down with your peers to share a pot of nourishing ginseng chicken and a chilled bottle of soju.

In hot, humid weather, it’s easy to lose your appetite. That’s why the rich, herbaceous flavor of Korean Ginseng Chicken matters just as much as its nutrients. The broth is silky and earthy, infused with garlic, ginseng, and jujube. The tender chicken practically melts off the bone, while the stuffed rice soaks up all that medicinal goodness. When a dish tastes this good, it’s easy to finish the whole bowl—and that’s how your body truly recharges. Good food fuels both body and mind.

II. Why This Recipe Supports Energy, Clarity, and Resilience

At TouchCare, we believe food should fuel performance—not just fill your plate. What you eat affects your energy, clarity, and resilience every single day. That’s why it’s especially important in the summer, when your body is more easily drained by heat, travel, and stress.

This Korean summer superfood is more than a traditional comfort dish—it’s a high-powered bowl of wellness, historically eaten to restore strength and balance during Korea’s hottest days. And with modern tools like the pressure cooker, it’s now easier than ever to cook this meal with all the benefits, without the long simmering times.

In this guide, we’ll cover:

  • The benefits of Korean Ginseng Chicken as a seasonal superfood

  • How pressure cooking locks in nutrients and flavor faster

  • A complete, step-by-step Ginseng Chicken Recipe

  • Energy-boosting sides and supplements to support total-body wellness

Let’s dive in and discover how to nourish your energy, naturally. Enjoy great-tasting Korean comfort food.

III. Korean Ginseng Chicken:
A Time-Honored Summer Superfood

 

What exactly is Korean Ginseng Chicken, or Samgyetang?

It’s a traditional herbal chicken soup served piping hot during Korea’s most sweltering days. That’s right—Koreans eat hot soup in the summer to balance the body’s internal heat. This belief, rooted in traditional Korean medicine, explains why Samgyetang is a time-tested summer wellness ritual.

Why It Works:

  • Ginseng supports energy levels, immune strength, and mental clarity. Healthline reports it’s also an antioxidant powerhouse.

  • Lean whole chicken delivers protein without excess fat.

  • Medicinal herbs like jujube, garlic, and ginger help promote balance and digestion.

Together, these ingredients create a restorative meal that helps your body adapt to stress and fatigue—perfect for summer.

IV. Why Pressure Cooking? Fast, Nutritious, and Flavorful

So why use a pressure cooker for Ginseng Chicken?

Pressure cooking isn’t just a time-saver—it’s one of the best cooking methods to preserve nutritional value and deepen flavor, especially for soups and stews.

Benefits of Pressure Cooking:

  • Fast cook times: Save over an hour compared to traditional simmering.

  • Better nutrient retention: Less exposure to air and heat keeps vitamins intact.

  • Intense flavor extraction: Pulls rich taste from bones, herbs, and aromatics without excessive salt or seasoning.

If you’re short on time but still want the full wellness impact, this cooking style delivers. You’ll get all the nourishment of traditional Korean Ginseng Chicken in half the time.

Need help choosing a pot? I use the Presto 8.0-Quart Pressure Cooker, but electric pressure cookers like the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker also work well.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

V. Ginseng Chicken Recipe:
Korean Comfort Food in Pressure Cooker

Here’s Ingredient List and Preparation:

The chicken and all other ingredients are easily available everywhere, but for your convenience, here is a Dried Ginseng Roots & Medicinal Herbs Mix to get you started fast.

Here’s Recipes for pressure cooker (and Non-Pressure):

Serving Tips:

  • Serve with kimchi, seaweed salad, or barley tea for a functional meal.

  • Traditionally, Samgyetang is eaten whole, with chopsticks and a spoon.

VI. Supercharge Your Meal: Energy-Boosting Additions

Want to level up the benefits? Pair your Ginseng Chicken with functional sides and smart additions:

  • Probiotic kimchi: A gut-health boost with every bite

  • Fermented garlic or pickled radish: Supports digestion

  • Mineral water or barley tea: Keeps hydration gentle on your gut

  • Collagen powder or Vitamin C drops: Add to tea or broth for joint and immune support

If you’re traveling or recovering from fatigue, these additions help speed up recovery and boost resilience.

VII. Final Thoughts: Nourish to Thrive

Food is one of the most powerful ways we can influence how we feel, think, and recover. Korean Ginseng Chicken, especially when pressure-cooked, is a simple, delicious way to fight fatigue, beat the summer heat, and support your immune system.

I hope you give this energizing summer recipe a try—and when you do, let me know how it turns out.

💡 Want more travel-friendly wellness recipes? Check out our latest post: Simple Wellness Habits for a Healthier, Energized Life on the Go

To vibrant health—on the move and at home!