Description
A bold, spicy, and savory Korean BBQ chicken sandwich featuring sticky, glazed chicken and a crunchy, tangy cabbage slaw on a toasted bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 brioche or potato sandwich buns
- Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Make the Cabbage Slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage with carrot. In a smaller bowl, whisk mayo, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mix and toss to coat. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan if needed. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until nicely charred and cooked through. Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Toast the Buns: Split the buns and butter each half lightly. Toast them on the skillet or under a broiler until golden and crisp on the edges.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Start with the bottom bun. Layer on the sliced or whole grilled chicken, spoon on some extra BBQ sauce, then top with a generous handful of the chilled cabbage slaw. Crown it with the top bun.
Notes
Chicken thighs are recommended for maximum juiciness. For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ, chicken sandwich, gochujang, cabbage slaw, spicy chicken