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Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Crispy Slaw

Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Crispy Slaw Bliss

This Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Crispy Slaw is a flavor-packed meal that delights your taste buds.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup/agave
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh or powdered
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) or ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 dash Black Pepper
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage (shredded) or red cabbage
  • 1 cup Carrots (julienned)
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha optional for heat
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 pieces Brioche Burger Buns or any quality buns

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Resealable bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  3. In another bowl, mix cabbage and carrots. Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, and sriracha, then combine with veggies.
  4. Preheat the grill pan. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until crispy and thoroughly cooked.
  5. Remove chicken from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes to keep juicy.
  6. Toast brioche buns until golden brown.
  7. Layer grilled chicken on bun, top with slaw, garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, and cap with the top bun to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavors. Check doneness with a meat thermometer.

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