Korean Fried Chicken
Yangnyeom Chicken
양념치킨 · yangnyeom “seasoning” + chicken “fried chicken (English loanword)” = “seasoned fried chicken”
Fried chicken tossed, after cooking, in a sweet and spicy red sauce.
See the list- Spice
- Spicy
- Format
- For sharing
- Beginner-friendly
- 3/3
Editorial scale. Actual heat varies from one kitchen to another. Editorial assessment.
What it is
Yangnyeom is not a different chicken recipe but a finish: fried pieces are tossed while hot in a sauce of gochujang, garlic, sugar and vinegar. The skin trades some of its crackle for a flavour that sticks to fingers and lips. The heat stays moderate and reads mostly as sweet and tangy rather than sharp.
It sits in the middle of the table and is eaten with gloves or chopsticks, within minutes of arriving, because the sauce keeps softening the coating. Many tables order half plain and half yangnyeom to compare the two textures in one sitting. Pickled radish again does the work of cutting through.
Served with
pickled white radish · beer · a half order of plain chicken
Tip — If the chilli worries you, the soy-and-garlic version gives the same lacquered finish without the heat.
Main ingredients — Chicken · Gochujang
We don't list allergens: recipes vary from one restaurant to another. For any allergy or dietary restriction, ask the restaurant directly.
Where to eat it in Paris· 16 addresses
Kochi 꼬치 串
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- With friends
- Drinks
- Korean speaking
4.9
In Korea
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- With friends
- Groups
- Korean speaking
4.7
POCHA! 포차! Montparnasse
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- With friends
- Drinks
- Soju
4.6
Pocha
2ePocha · Dakgalbi · Korean Fried Chicken
- With friends
- Drinks
- Takeaway
4.5
Bibimbap
5eKorean Meals · Bibimbap
- Solo dining
- Team dinner
- Group reservation
4.4
BIGBANG IV
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- Date night
- With friends
- Groups
4.4
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