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Fried Chicken

Updated: Jan 3, 2023

When I visit Korea there are a number of 'must-do's' that I have compiled. I think first on my list will be to eat fried chicken. And, I'll even have a beer with the chicken since that's what they do! (This will be a big deal for me since I do not like beer, but hey, I'll push myself.) Apparently Koreans have developed an affinity for this dish and have enhanced and modified it greatly. They have 'Ganjang Chickin' (coated in soy sauce), they have 'Yangnyeoem Chickin' (coated in a spicy sauce), they have 'Huraideu Chickin' (regular fried chicken), 'Dakgangjeong Chickin' (sweet chicken), and it goes on and on. Interestingly, it seems the drumstick is the favorite piece in Korea and it's considered very polite to offer that piece to your guest.



I discovered this excellent website that explains the role and history of fried chicken in Korean society. And, although there are recipes I am going to wait till I'm visiting Korea before I try some of them! https://ling-app.com/ko/korean-fried-chicken/





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Favorite Daughter
Jul 17, 2023
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We haven’t had Oh My Chicken recently! We should probably fix that sometime soon. Maybe we can take Cousin Alex when she’s in town.

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Judy T
Feb 14, 2023

Favorite Daughter is correct. Tucson has a terrific Korean Fried Chicken restaurant at Park Place Mall. They serve several types of fried chicken as well as tteokbokki! Check out "Oh My Chicken!"

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Favorite Daughter
Feb 14, 2023
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Thinking about their chicken is making me hungry! Looking at their Instagram page makes me realize there's other dishes we might have to try one of these days.

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Favorite Daughter
Feb 14, 2023
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So glad we found Oh My Chicken in town, it's soooooo good!

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LT
Jan 05, 2023

What dvankirk0 said, but also: is there a veggie option?

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Judy T
Judy T
Jan 05, 2023
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I have no clue... certainly Koreans eat a lot of vegetables but a suitable substitute for their Delicious Fried Chicken may be hard to find. You'll miss out!

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dvankirk0
Dec 31, 2022

The fried chicken looks delish. I look forward to you offering me your chicken leg, Judy. Oh, wait! I haven't been invited to go to S. K. with you.

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Judy T
Judy T
Jan 01, 2023
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Watch some Kdramas and maybe I'll invite you! (And any time you see Korean Fried Chicken you should order it.)

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