Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw: A Spicy Comfort Meal
By Olivia Hayes
This Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw combines bold, spicy, and savory flavors for a cozy bite. It features juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy Korean BBQ sauce, topped with a refreshing crunch of cabbage slaw. Perfect for summer cookouts or casual dinners, this handheld feast is sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food infused with Korean flavors.
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.
