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chikin (치킨)
What is it? 
The Korean word for fried chicken. Refers specifically to deep-fried chicken and is one of the most popular delivery and late-night foods in Korea.
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Meat Dishes
Langague
Korean
Associated Countries
South Korea
Related Terms
chimaek (치맥)
chikin-mu (치킨무)
chikinjip (치킨집)
huraideu (후라이드)
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