치킨
Chimaek
Pronunciation:
chee-mack
Protein:
Chicken
Cooking Method:
Grilled
Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️ Medium
Description
Chimaek is the beloved Korean combination of fried chicken and beer. The chicken is double-fried for extra crispiness, then coated in various sauces like yangnyeom (sweet-spicy), soy garlic, or plain. Paired with cold beer, this is Korea’s ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Chicken (wings, drumsticks)
Cornstarch (for coating)
Yangnyeom sauce (gochujang, ketchup, honey)
Soy garlic sauce (soy sauce, garlic)
Beer
Radish cubes
Pickles
Variations
Countless sauce variations exist, from sweet-spicy yangnyeom to savory soy garlic. Different chains have their signature sauces. Chicken can be fried or roasted.
Fun Facts
Chimaek became globally famous after being featured in the Korean drama "My Love from the Star," sparking international interest in Korean fried chicken.