If Golden Olive is all you've had, here's what to order next at BBQ

If the Golden Olive Chicken is the first thing you look for on the BBQ menu, use that familiar fried chicken as your baseline and pick the next flavor from there. The candidates split depending on whether you want to add spicy heat, layer on pepper aroma, or change direction with a sweet yangnyeom.

We lined up the standard Golden Olive with the Hot Crispy, Black Pepper and Yangnyeom versions, and compared the Half Golden Olive + Half Yangnyeom that carries both flavors. Also included are the Crunch Butter Chicken with corn-butter and spicy seasonings, plus the Jamaican Whole Leg Roast and Smoke Chicken for when you want a cooking method other than frying. It's a lineup where you can choose a spread based on which change appeals.

The picks are based on the official menu names and descriptions; this isn't a popularity ranking or a judgment of which is healthier. Photos are the official images of each product. Check with the branch you're ordering from on whether sauce is included by default, and what the piece count and sales options are.

If you want just a small change from Golden Olive, start by comparing the items that add pepper, spices or yangnyeom. On days when you're curious about a different cooking method rather than frying itself, the Jamaican Whole Leg Roast and Smoke Chicken change the direction of your choice.

Even within the same brand, some items don't include a default sauce or list it as a separate purchase. A whole chicken and a 5-piece item aren't the same size either, so don't judge the quantity by headcount alone; factor in what else you'll order. Before paying, check availability, the final price and sauce options, and if needed, look over the origin and allergy information too.