Padak

For the 2012 South Korean animated film, see Padak (film).

Padak (Korean: 파닭; lit. Scallion chicken) is a South Korean fried chicken dish with scallions.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

Padak

Type	Korean fried chicken
Place of origin	South Korea
Associated cuisine	Korean cuisine
Main ingredients	Chicken, scallions
Korean name
Hangul	파닭
RR	padak
MR	p'adak
IPA	[pʰa.dak̚]
Media: Padak

Overview

Padak originated from a traditional market in Jochiwon-eup, Sejong City, and gradually gained popularity across the nation and beyond,^[7][8] being offered in various fried chicken shops and franchises.^[9][10] The dish tends to be popular in spring as scallions can help relieve the stress accumulated during winter.^[10] Padak recipes may vary between individuals and restaurants, but generally it involves marinating chicken meat with a batter that includes salt, pepper, and minced garlic, deep-frying the chicken, then finally adding scallion and a seasoning sauce on top.^[11][12][7]

See also

• List of chicken dishes