Yangnyeom Chicken
Yangnyeom Chicken is a popular South Korean dish consisting of double-fried chicken coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory sauce. The sauce is typically made from a blend of gochujang (Korean chili paste), garlic, soy sauce, and sugar, often garnished with sesame seeds and scallions. It originated in the 1970s and has become a staple of Korean street food and drinking culture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat due to the fried chicken, while the sauce adds a significant amount of carbohydrates from sugar and starch. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing a good source of energy but also being quite rich and indulgent.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 580 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
Per 1 serving (about 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Yangnyeom Chicken is culturally significant as a beloved 'anju' (food eaten with alcohol) in South Korea, often enjoyed with beer in a tradition known as 'chimaek'. Nutritionally, the double-frying technique creates an exceptionally crispy texture that helps the sauce adhere without making the chicken soggy, a unique culinary achievement.
