Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich, a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory notes. This sandwich features tender marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, topped with refreshing pickled cucumbers and a creamy sriracha mayo that adds an extra kick. Ideal for any occasion, from casual family dinners to summer barbecues, this recipe is both quick and easy to prepare. Customize it with your favorite toppings or serve it alongside delicious sides for a complete meal experience. Enjoy the taste of Korea right at your dining table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons gochujang (adjust for heat)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Sandwich buns
- 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)
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Korean BBQ Rub
- 2 tablespoons water (for a slurry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for a slurry)
- 1 – 2 tablespoons sriracha (depending on your heat tolerance)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Pickled Cucumbers: Combine rice vinegar, salt, sugar, ice, and water in a bowl; add sliced cucumbers and let sit.
- Marinate Chicken: Whisk together sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar; coat chicken thighs in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Mix mayonnaise with sriracha and soy sauce until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Toast buns if desired; layer grilled chicken and pickled cucumbers on each bun; drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg