Description
A delicious Korean BBQ chicken sandwich featuring marinated grilled chicken thighs and a creamy cabbage slaw on toasted buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups shredded green and red cabbage, combined
- 1 cup julienned carrot
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 brioche or potato buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Extra gochujang, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Add the chicken thighs, turning to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Make the slaw. Combine the cabbage and carrot in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss with the cabbage and carrot, then chill until ready to serve.
- Cook the chicken. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Toast the buns. Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast in a skillet over medium heat until golden, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Assemble. Pile the sliced chicken onto the bottom bun, top with a generous scoop of slaw, and finish with the top bun. Serve with extra gochujang on the side if you like more heat.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with portobello mushrooms and use tamari for gluten-free options. Marinating the chicken enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg