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A spicy gochujang chicken sandwich being assembled, with a generous spread of creamy gochujang mayo on a toasted brioche bun.

Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich: The Ultimate Recipe

This Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich is a flavor explosion, featuring crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, topped with a crunchy slaw and creamy gochujang mayo. The perfect easy recipe for a weeknight dinner!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Korean
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 brioche buns toasted
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 3 Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup gochujang, soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the BBQ sauce. In another small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, 1 tsp gochujang, and lime juice for the mayo.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and sugar. Toss to combine and set aside.
  4. Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the dredged chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  5. Pour the BBQ sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat. Serve the sauced chicken on toasted brioche buns with gochujang mayo and the quick slaw. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Don't Crowd the Pan: Cook chicken in batches for the crispiest results.
Toast Your Buns: Toasting adds texture and prevents sogginess.
Adjust the Spice: Add more or less gochujang to suit your taste.