Korean Dictionary
How to say "Yangnyeom chicken" in Korean
“Yangnyeom chicken” in Korean is 양념치킨 (pronounced "Yangnyeom chikin").
양념치킨
Yangnyeom chikin
Usage & Context
Korean fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sticky sauce. Part of 'chimaek' culture (치킨+맥주, chicken+beer), a beloved Korean social dining experience. Korea has an astonishing number of fried chicken restaurants and delivery is always available.
Example Sentence
오늘 치킨 시켜 먹을까요? 양념으로 주문할게요!
Shall we order chicken today? I'll order the yangnyeom kind!
How to use 양념치킨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Yangnyeom chicken” is 양념치킨, romanized as Yangnyeom chikin.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The phrase "Yangnyeom chikin" sounds like "yahng-nyum chee-kin." "Yang" is like "young" but with a slightly more open 'a' sound. "Nyeom" is like "nyum" in "yum-yum." "Chi" is like "chee" in "cheese," and "kin" is like "kin" in "kind." The stress is relatively even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Ordering takeout at a chicken restaurant.
양념치킨 한 마리 포장해주세요.
Please pack one whole yangnyeom chicken to go.
Talking about the popular 'chimaek' culture.
맥주랑 양념치킨은 환상의 조합이에요.
Beer and yangnyeom chicken are a fantastic combination.
Expressing a strong preference for this specific chicken flavor.
매콤달콤한 양념치킨이 최고죠!
Sweet and spicy yangnyeom chicken is the best!
Cultural Context
Yangnyeom chicken is a cornerstone of Korea's vibrant fried chicken culture, often enjoyed as part of 'chimaek' (치킨 + 맥주, chicken + beer). It's not just food; it's a social activity, a late-night snack, and a delivery staple. The sweet and spicy sauce is distinctively Korean, setting it apart from other fried chicken styles. You'll see characters in K-dramas frequently ordering chicken delivery, often yangnyeom, for various occasions.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
양념치킨 먹을래?
Want to eat yangnyeom chicken?
양념 반 후라이드 반 주세요.
Please give me half yangnyeom, half original fried.
양념치킨은 사랑입니다.
Yangnyeom chicken is love.
Related Expressions
후라이드 치킨
Huraideu chikin
Original fried chicken (plain, unseasoned).
간장치킨
Ganjang chikin
Soy sauce chicken.
치맥
Chimaek
Chicken and beer (portmanteau).
배달
Baedal
Delivery (often associated with chicken).
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