Name: Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup low-sodium 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

Description

A delightful Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich featuring marinated, grilled chicken, crunchy cabbage slaw, and a buttery brioche bun.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup low-sodium 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

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Cabbage Slaw: Mix shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and sugar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Toast the Buns: Spread butter on the insides of the buns and toast them in the same skillet until golden brown.
Assemble the Sandwich: Layer grilled chicken on the bun, add cabbage slaw, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and top with the other bun.

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. Customize slaw with extra greens or toppings for more texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 450
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Korean BBQ, chicken sandwich, cabbage slaw, grilled chicken, weeknight dinner, Korean cuisine