What's in it
Chicken, sweet glaze, nuts.
More about Dakgangjeong
Sokcho's Jungang Market is famous for dakgangjeong, and travellers carry it home by the box. It stays tasty when cold, so it is a popular take-away.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — chicken is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy, Peanuts.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is Dakgangjeong?
Bite-size fried chicken tossed in a sticky sweet or spicy glaze, often with nuts — a market favourite to take away.
Is Dakgangjeong spicy?
Only mildly — it has a little heat.
Is Dakgangjeong vegetarian?
No — chicken is part of the dish.
Does Dakgangjeong contain pork?
Usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
Is Dakgangjeong gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is Dakgangjeong called in Korean?
닭강정, pronounced “dakgangjeong”.