Savory Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich (Printable Version)
Tender Korean marinated chicken thighs paired with crisp slaw and toasted buns for bold, savory flavors.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Protein
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454 grams chicken thighs
→ Marinade
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60 milliliters soy sauce
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25 grams brown sugar
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15 milliliters honey
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15 milliliters gochujang
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15 milliliters rice vinegar
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15 milliliters sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds
→ Slaw
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160 grams shredded green and red cabbage
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1 medium carrot, julienned
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120 milliliters mayonnaise
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15 milliliters rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
→ Assembly
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4 brioche or potato buns
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2 tablespoons butter
# Guide to Cooking:
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Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Coat chicken thighs thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes up to 2 hours to develop flavor.
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In a large bowl, mix shredded cabbage and julienned carrot. Whisk mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Toss dressing with cabbage mixture until evenly coated. Chill until assembly.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook chicken thighs for 6 to 7 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 75°C. Rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
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Butter the cut sides of buns lightly. Toast the buns butter-side down in the same skillet over medium heat or under a broiler until golden and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
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Layer sliced chicken on the bottom bun half. Optionally drizzle with additional BBQ sauce. Top with chilled cabbage slaw. Cover with top bun and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Marinating the chicken longer intensifies the flavor. Adjust gochujang quantity to control spiciness. For a healthier variant, substitute chicken breast and use low-sodium soy sauce. Vegan mayonnaise and honey alternatives enable a vegan version.