The 'Chicken Craze' Heats Up: From Chicken Doria to Exciting New Menu Items

Korean Food Notes 2 min read

As of September 3, 2026, Google Trends reveals a massive 200% week-over-week surge in searches for 'Chicken Doria,' highlighting a growing public fascination with all things chicken-related!

술도둑 어른 치킨 나왔다더니…출시하자마자 15만개 불티 | 한국경제
Adult Chicken, the 'alcohol thief,' reportedly launched... 150,000 units sold out immediately upon release | Korea Economic Daily 한국경제

Lately, 'chicken' has transcended its role as a mere dining-out option. It's now capturing public attention in a myriad of contexts, from recipes and brand utilization to even economic terminology. This clearly demonstrates how deeply ingrained chicken is in Korean food culture and daily life.

According to Google Trends data (Google Trends), here are the top rising search terms related to 'chicken':

  • 'Chicken Doria': Up 200% week-over-week
  • 'How to use Kyochon Chicken coupons' (교촌 치킨 쿠폰 사용법): Up 140% week-over-week
  • 'Meaning of Chicken Game' (치킨 게임 뜻) (referring to the economic concept of a high-stakes confrontation): Up 110% week-over-week
  • '60gye Chicken boneless' (60 계 치킨 순살): Up 90% week-over-week
  • 'Cumin Chicken' (쯔란 치킨): Up 70% week-over-week

Chicken Doria Search Volume +200%

Kyochon Chicken Coupon Usage +140%

Meaning of Chicken Game +110%

Meanwhile, in the restaurant industry, Puradak Chicken (푸라닭 치킨) is expanding consumer choices by launching its new 'Quarter Leg' menu, featuring domestic whole leg meat. This menu, available in three distinct flavors—Thin Fried (씬 후라이드), Mabulo Devil (마불로 악마), and Mamachi (마마치)—showcases the continuous innovation and evolution within the chicken market (blog.naver.com).

Thus, chicken is clearly more than just a dish; it has cemented its status as a key trendsetter, constantly driving the evolution of Korea's dynamic food culture.

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