If you are wondering which chicken to eat? (Part.1)

Korean soul food, chicken! If you are wondering which chicken to eat, pay attention!

Koreans really love chicken, so much so that there is a saying that one chicken makes Korea happy.
There are about 700 chicken brands in Korea, and surprisingly, the number of chicken specialty stores in Korea exceeds the number of McDonald’s stores worldwide!

In particular, seasoned chicken is a representative menu that all Koreans love. The seasoning made with various ingredients based on gochujang provides a spicy and sweet taste that is perfect for the Korean palate. The combination of various ingredients such as ketchup, corn syrup, soy sauce, and garlic creates a unique flavor that can only be found in Korea.

However, if you are wondering which chicken brand to choose among the numerous chicken brands? Don’t worry! I will introduce you to the chicken brands and menus that Koreans love the most.

As of November 2024, we analyzed the 25 chicken brands and popular menus that Koreans most visit and inform you of them. Find the chicken that suits your taste right now!”

1. BBQ: “The leader in olive oil chicken”

• Brand introduction
  • A representative Korean chicken franchise famous for its healthy chicken that uses 100% extra virgin olive oil for the first time in the industry.

• Signature Menu: Golden Olive Chicken
  • Fried with extra virgin olive oil instead of regular cooking oil, it is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and features a clean taste without the chicken’s offal.

2. Goobne Chicken: “Bake in the oven for even better health”

• Brand introduction
  • It boasts a clean taste without oiliness by baking in the oven. It is popular with health-conscious consumers because it removes the oiliness of the chicken skin and adds a light taste.

• Signature Menu: Gochubasasak
  • A chicken with the flavor of spicy peppers and a crispy texture, recommended for those who like spicy food.

3. BHC: “A creative menu using various sauces and toppings”

• Brand introduction
  • A chicken brand that is constantly evolving with various sauces and flavors.

• Signature Menu: Ppurinkle
  • Sweet and salty Chicken covered in pudding sauce, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, especially popular with the younger generation.

4. 60 Giye Chicken: “Fried only 60 pieces a day for even fresher taste”

• Brand introduction
  • This brand is famous for frying only 60 pieces a day to provide fresh chicken. It never fries with oil that has been used once, boasting a clean and crispy chicken taste.

• Signature Menu: Ganji Chicken
  • It has a salty and savory taste with special soy sauce and crispy nurungji powder. Recommended for those who like a sweet and salty combination.

5. Kyochon Chicken: “A national steady seller that is consistently loved for its clean and refined taste”

• Brand introduction
  • This brand presents chicken seasoned with deep soy sauce seasoning. It is loved by a wide range of age groups for its clean and neat taste.

• Signature Menu: Honey Combo
  • Chicken with a harmony of sweet honey and spicy soy sauce seasoning, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, a taste that everyone of all ages likes.

6. Norangtongdak: “Crispy and Moist, nostalgic taste”

• Brand introduction
  • A brand that pursues the original taste of fried chicken, you can enjoy old-fashioned fried chicken at a low price.

• Signature Menu: Fried chicken
  • Old-fashioned fried chicken with a crispy outside and moist inside, featuring a clean and light taste.

7. Puradak: “Chicken that catches your eyes and mouth with its unique taste and visuals”

• Brand introduction
  • A brand that presents chicken fried in black olive oil for a deeper flavor. It is popular among the younger generation for its luxurious packaging and unique menu composition.

• Signature Menu: Black Alio
  • A popular menu that combines black olive oil and garlic sauce for a luxurious taste. It is popular among the younger generation for its luxurious packaging and unique menu composition.

8. Cheogatjip Yangnyeom Chicken: “The deep taste of authentic Yangnyeom Chicken”

• Brand introduction
  • A brand famous for its sweet and spicy Yangnyeom Chicken. Along with Pelicana and Mexican Chicken, it has a long history as a first-generation franchise since the 1980s and has been consistently loved for its popular taste.

• Signature Menu: Seasoned Chicken
  • This is a first-generation seasoned chicken with a unique flavor that cannot be found in other seasoned chickens. It is evenly distributed with sweet and spicy seasoning, so it is delicious even when eaten with rice.

9. NeNe Chicken: “A perfect harmony of crispiness and moisture”

• Brand Introduction
  • This brand presents chicken menus using various sauces and toppings, such as Shocking Hot and Snow Chicken. It features trendy menus targeting the younger generation.

• Signature Menu: Sliced Leek Chicken (Korean: ‘Padak’)
  • This chicken is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy oriental sauce and crunchy green onions, and is fantastic to enjoy with beer.

10. Jadam Chicken: “Chicken with nature”

• Brand Introduction
  • This brand presents handmade chicken made with 100% domestic chicken and fresh ingredients. It is popular with health-conscious consumers.

• Signature Menu: Mapchelin Chicken
  • Using 100% domestic chicken, you can enjoy a clean taste without any gamey smell, and the crispy and moist batter is a special feature.

Tip. Tips for enjoying Korean chicken even more

• Chi-Maek: ‘Chi-Maek’ is a combination of ‘chicken’ and ‘beer’, and chicken tastes even better when enjoyed with a cold draft beer.
• Chi-Bap: ‘Chi-Bap’ is a combination of ‘chicken’ and ‘rice’, and you can experience a new taste by mixing the leftover chicken and rice together.
• Chicken Radish: ‘Chicken Radish’ is a side dish that always comes with chicken. We recommend eating it together because the sour taste balances out the greasiness of the chicken.
• Various sauces: If you eat chicken with various sauces, you can enjoy a richer taste.