Christmas Yangnyeom Chicken

About the dish

Yangnyeom chicken is Korean-style fried chicken tossed in a sweet-spicy gochujang glaze. It appeared in the 1980s to instant popularity and became the heart of 'chimaek' (chicken-and-beer) culture — a festive Christmas favorite.

Key ingredient

Chicken (dak) — lean, easy-to-digest protein for recovery; its methionine and amino acids aid the liver and immunity, and vitamin A supports skin and mucous membranes. Year-round, nationwide.

Ingredients

Main: fried chicken, peanuts · Seasoning: gochujang, ketchup, rice syrup, minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar

Simple recipe

1. Batter the chicken and double-fry until crisp.
2. Simmer a sauce of gochujang, rice syrup and minced garlic.
3. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce.
4. Coat every piece evenly.
5. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame.

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