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How to order Sweet-Spicy Chicken (양념치킨) in Korea

Fried chicken coated in sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. Stickier and bolder than plain fried chicken.

Sweet-Spicy Chicken

Say it to order

양념치킨 주세요

Yangnyeom-chicken juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
양념치킨
Say it
yangnyeom-chicken
Spice
3 of 5
Price
₩18,000–25,000
Time to eat
About 20 min
For first-timers
Very easy

How to eat it

Eat with your hands. The sauce gets on everything.

Do

  • Yangnyeom chicken is comfort food.
  • Eat with beer (chimaek).

Don’t

  • Don't eat slowly — it's best hot.
  • Don't be afraid of the sauce.

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Sweet-Spicy Chicken in Korean?
Say “양념치킨 주세요” (Yangnyeom-chicken juseyo).
Is Sweet-Spicy Chicken spicy?
Yes — about 3 out of 5 on the spice scale.
How much does Sweet-Spicy Chicken cost in Korea?
Usually ₩18,000–25,000.
How do you eat Sweet-Spicy Chicken?
Eat with your hands. The sauce gets on everything.

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