What is the name of the Korean fried-chicken style coated in a sweet, spicy sauce?

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Yangnyeom chicken is the Korean fried-chicken style coated in a sweet, spicy sauce.

The Korean term yangnyeom means seasoned or spiced. In Korean fried chicken, yangnyeom chicken is fried chicken coated with a sauce commonly made from ingredients such as gochujang, garlic, sugar or rice syrup.

It differs from plain Korean fried chicken, which may be served without a sauce or with a separate dipping sauce. It is also different from dakgalbi, a spicy stir-fried chicken dish that is not defined by deep-frying.

Korean fried chicken became internationally famous for its crisp coating and restaurant culture, with many versions using a double-frying process before sauce is added.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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