Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of a Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich, where sweet meets spicy in every bite. This sandwich features tender, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and served with a zesty sriracha mayo and fresh pickled cucumbers. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or enjoying a casual family dinner, this recipe is sure to impress. The vibrant combination of flavors combined with easy preparation makes it a go-to dish for any occasion. Elevate your meal experience by customizing your toppings or serving it alongside delicious sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons gochujang (depending on your heat tolerance)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Korean BBQ Rub
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (depending on your heat tolerance)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 whole seedless cucumber (sliced into 1/8 inch rounds)
- 1 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup ice (heaping cup)
- extra water (to top off container)
- ¼ cup Korean BBQ rub
- Sandwich buns or rolls
- 2 tablespoons water (for a slurry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for a slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare pickled cucumbers by mixing rice vinegar, salt, sugar, ice, and water in a bowl. Add sliced cucumbers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Marinate chicken by whisking sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and Korean BBQ rub in a bowl. Coat chicken thighs with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Mix mayo with sriracha and sesame oil as a spread on sandwich buns. Layer sliced chicken and pickled cucumbers before closing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg