What's in it
Chicken, batter, gochujang sauce.
More about Yangnyeom Chicken
Yangnyeom chicken was created in Korea in the 1980s, when chicken shops began coating fried chicken in a sweet chili sauce, and it is now as standard as plain fried. Order half and half (반반, banban) to get plain and yangnyeom in one box — and keep napkins close, it is sticky.
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 Yangnyeom Chicken?
Fried chicken coated in a sticky sweet-spicy red sauce, sometimes sprinkled with crushed peanuts.
Is Yangnyeom Chicken spicy?
Only mildly — it has a little heat.
Is Yangnyeom Chicken vegetarian?
No — chicken is part of the dish.
Does Yangnyeom Chicken contain pork?
Usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
Is Yangnyeom Chicken gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is Yangnyeom Chicken called in Korean?
양념치킨, pronounced “yangnyeomchikin”.