Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw: A Spicy Comfort Meal
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
This Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw has a spiced flavor profile. The sandwich features chicken thighs with a Korean BBQ sauce glaze and cabbage slaw topping. This sandwich is well suited for outdoor summer dining and other casual occasions. People who like comfort foods with an Asian influence may like this sandwich.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (substitute with breasts for a leaner option)
- •1 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- •3 tablespoons brown sugar
- •1 tablespoon honey
- •2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean fermented red chili paste)
- •1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- •1 tablespoon sesame oil
- •4 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- •1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- •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 (to taste)
- •black pepper (to taste)
- •4 brioche or potato sandwich buns ingredient
- •butter (for toasting buns)
- •additional gochujang or Korean BBQ sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds.
- 2
Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage with carrot.
- 4
In a smaller bowl, whisk mayo, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mix and toss to coat. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
- 6
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the pan if needed.
- 7
Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until nicely charred and cooked through.
- 8
Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving whole on the sandwich.
- 9
Split the buns and butter each half lightly. Toast them on the skillet or under a broiler until golden and crisp.
- 10
Assemble the sandwich with the bottom bun, adding sliced or whole grilled chicken, extra BBQ sauce, and a generous handful of the cabbage slaw, then crown it with the top bun.
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