Hello. Today’s new Mom’s Touch menu is Hudukjuk Chef’s “Chef Collection” release: Thigh Boneless Chicken, Hudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken. True to the Chef Collection concept, it reinterprets chicken using the Thigh Burger sauce. I enjoyed the previous Hudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken quite a bit, so I ordered this one with quiet anticipation too. In particular, the fish-fragrant chili sauce is the real kicker. I’m curious how it will pair with the chicken. Let’s take a closer look at what this menu is like.
📋 At a Glance
- Product name: Hudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken (Big Thigh Boneless Chicken)
- Brand: Mom’s Touch × Chef Hudukjuk (Chef Collection)
- Signature sauce: Fish-fragrant chili sauce (chili oil + doubanjiang combo)
- Key features: A Chinese-style chili shrimp-inspired sauce applied to Thigh Boneless Chicken, with a strong tangy note
- Recommended sides: Pickled radish is a must. It’s even better with celtuce stems or zha cai.
- In-store price: Big Thigh Boneless Chicken 15,500 KRW / Big Thigh Boneless Chicken Max 24,000 KRW
- Delivery price: Big Thigh Boneless Chicken 16,000 KRW / Big Thigh Boneless Chicken Max 25,000 KRW
- Overall: ★3.0 — It definitely cuts the greasiness, but the sauce aroma is intense, so it’s very polarizing. Worth a try if you like Chinese-style flavors.
Hudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken: Price and Key Features
Just before this, I ordered two Hudukjuk Chef Collection items: the Thigh Burger and the Whole Shrimp Burger. Between the two, the Thigh Burger was the better one. In particular, the sauce and celtuce-stem combo felt refreshingly new. So, I ordered this chicken menu with some 기대 as well. Apparently, this menu uses the same fish-fragrant chili sauce that was used in the Thigh Burger.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netChecking the Set Options and Prices
Let’s check the price. Since this is a Chef Collection release, there are also various set options you can enjoy with a burger. First, I’ll quickly go over the prices for the chicken à la carte.
- In-store price: Big Thigh Boneless Chicken 15,500 KRW / Big Thigh Boneless Chicken Max 24,000 KRW
- Delivery price: Big Thigh Boneless Chicken 16,000 KRW / Big Thigh Boneless Chicken Max 25,000 KRW
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netHudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken: What’s Included
Now, let’s check what’s inside. Since it’s a Thigh Boneless Chicken menu, there probably isn’t much to examine in detail. Still, the moment I opened the box, a rich chili-sauce aroma rushed out. That already raises my expectations.
What Makes the Fish-Fragrant Chili Sauce Different
To explain this fish-fragrant chili sauce briefly, it combines chili oil with doubanjiang to bring out a spicy kick. It also feels quite different from the typical chili sauces used by chicken chains. For Chinese-style chicken, I’ve had plenty of ganpunggi- or yuringi-style options. However, a chili-shrimp-like profile is less common. That contrast worked surprisingly well. Hopefully, this chicken menu is just as good.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netSauce Amount and Overall Setup
Other than that, there aren’t many toppings or standout features. Essentially, it’s the standard Thigh Boneless Chicken with the sauce as the main point. Maybe they remembered the complaints about sauce quantity with the earlier Edward Lee Big Thigh Boneless Chicken. Since the Cream Dijon release, they’ve been fairly generous with the sauce.
For reference, Cream Dijon leaned a bit heavy and rich, so it split opinions. This one, though, should feel decent if you like Chinese-style chicken menus.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netOverall, aside from the strong Chinese-style vibe, there doesn’t seem to be much that would be universally divisive. This series has shown clear signs of careful development at Mom’s Touch. Even just looking at the Thigh Burger and Whole Shrimp Burger, the lineup felt pretty safe overall. So, if you go in expecting something similar, you’ll probably be fine.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netHudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken: Taste Test
Now, let’s taste a piece right away. Since it’s boneless chicken, I didn’t really need to pick it up by hand. Still, while reviewing, I ended up putting on gloves. Haha. I grabbed a meaty piece and took a bite.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netSauce Flavor: More Intense Tang Than the Burger
Compared with the fish-fragrant chili sauce on the Thigh Burger, this sauce tastes a bit more concentrated. Since this is the boneless chicken on its own, not mixed with other ingredients like a burger, the aroma comes through stronger. Also, it’s coated on quite generously, which adds to that impression. Flavor-wise, it’s a tangy chili sauce with layered spicy notes. It isn’t actually hot. Instead, the acidity stands out more.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netSides Are a Must: It Gets Old Fast on Its Own
The boneless chicken itself often uses imported chicken these days, so that part isn’t a big issue. However, the sauce can be polarizing. It feels even more intense than Chinese-restaurant chili shrimp sauce. After one bite, then one piece, then two, it really fills your mouth. Don’t order just the basic boneless chicken. Make sure to get pickled radish too. Otherwise, the flavor may start to feel cloying.
Even a little zha cai or celtuce stems on the side would have helped. Since that refreshing element is missing, the sauce feels even stronger.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netWhile eating, I kept thinking this would go well with something like baijiu, plus some kind of side dish, whether celtuce stems or pickled radish. I ordered it thinking of the Thigh Burger’s sauce, and it felt like I got unexpectedly counterattacked from a different angle. Still, if you like this kind of sauce, you might enjoy it well enough.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netA Chinese-Style Sauce That Strongly Divides Opinions
This menu doesn’t just “maybe” split opinions. It feels like it inevitably will. Even chili shrimp or ganpunggi from Chinese restaurants can be divisive, so a flavor like this can’t be universally loved. It does a good job cutting the greasiness of the base boneless chicken. However, the sauce flavor that does the job may feel quite unfamiliar.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netOverall Verdict
Personally, this was a Chinese-style chicken menu with very clearly divided opinions. It handled the greasiness of the Thigh Boneless Chicken well, and the sauce amount was sufficient. However, the tang is strong and the aroma is intense. So, I’d say pickled radish or a palate-cleansing side like celtuce stems is essential. If you eat it on its own, you’ll get tired of it pretty quickly. If you don’t like Chinese-style chicken in general, it may feel unfamiliar.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netFrequently Asked Questions
Q. How much is Mom’s Touch Hudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken?
As a Hudukjuk Chef Collection chicken menu, it comes in various configurations, including à la carte and burger set options. For the most accurate pricing, I recommend checking at a Mom’s Touch store or in your delivery app.
Q. What does Hudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken taste like?
The key is the fish-fragrant chili sauce made with chili oil and doubanjiang. It’s a tangy, savory-spicy sauce reminiscent of Chinese-restaurant chili shrimp. It isn’t very hot, but the acidity is strong and the aroma is intense. So, I recommend eating it with pickled radish or another side.
Q. Which tastes better: Hudukjuk Thigh Boneless Chicken or the Hudukjuk Thigh Burger?
They use the same fish-fragrant chili sauce. However, the Thigh Burger includes celtuce stems and other ingredients, so the sauce tastes more balanced. With the Thigh Boneless Chicken, the sauce stands alone and the aroma feels stronger. If you want something easier to enjoy, I recommend the Thigh Burger.
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