Description
Indulge in the flavor-packed Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw, a delightful meal that seamlessly blends tender, marinated chicken with a crunchy slaw. This recipe is perfect for casual weeknight dinners or lively weekend gatherings, delivering bold flavors and fresh ingredients that everyone will love. The savory-sweet marinade enhances the chicken’s juiciness, while the slaw adds a refreshing crunch, making each bite a delightful experience. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this sandwich is not only delicious but versatile—ideal for using up leftovers in salads or wraps. Impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleaser that promises to keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup 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
- 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 buns
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Coat chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- In another bowl, mix shredded cabbages and carrot with mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Toast brioche or potato buns in butter until golden brown.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering cooked chicken on toasted buns topped with cabbage slaw.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 479
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 116mg