Description
The Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw is a mouthwatering combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Juicy marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and topped with a crisp cabbage slaw, all nestled between toasted brioche buns. This dish is not only a delightful twist on traditional BBQ but also a versatile option for family dinners, casual gatherings, or weekend picnics. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this sandwich is sure to impress at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 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
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, gochujang, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the slaw by combining green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Toast the brioche buns in a skillet with butter until golden brown.
- Assemble sandwiches by slicing the cooked chicken if desired and topping with the cabbage slaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg