Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich nights with this Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors that everyone will love. Juicy boneless chicken thighs are marinated in a rich Korean BBQ sauce, grilled to perfection, and then layered with refreshing pickled cucumbers and creamy sriracha mayo. This sandwich is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a fun backyard barbecue. With its bold taste and satisfying textures, this dish is destined to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Mayonnaise
- Cucumbers
- Sriracha sauce
- Sandwich buns
Instructions
- Prepare pickled cucumbers: Combine rice vinegar, salt, sugar, and ice; stir until dissolved, then add cucumber slices.
- Marinate chicken: Whisk together sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar; coat chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high; cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes each side until charred and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Mix water with cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spread spicy mayo on buns; layer grilled chicken and pickled cucumbers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 225g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg