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Korean-style serving of Soy-garlic fried chicken

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Soy-garlic fried chicken

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What exactly is it?

Fried chicken is coated in a sweet-savory soy-based glaze. Soy and garlic lead the flavor, though some recipes include chili. A thinly brushed coating and a heavier glossy sauce produce different textures.

Main ingredients

Fried chicken, soy sauce, garlic, sugar or syrup

Ordering and serving

Soy flavor is not a guarantee of mildness. Check garlic and chili additions before ordering; a glaze already applied to the chicken cannot easily be removed.

Origins and changes

This branch extends Korean sauce-coated chicken into soy-based glazes. KTO links its wider spread to chicken businesses in Daegu and Gumi; brands now use their own soy-seasoning blends.

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Fried chicken is coated in a sweet-savory soy-based glaze. Soy and garlic lead the flavor, though some recipes include chili. A thinly brushed coating and a heavier glossy sauce produce different textures.
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Soy flavor is not a guarantee of mildness. Check garlic and chili additions before ordering; a glaze already applied to the chicken cannot easily be removed.
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