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Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich

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A flavorful grilled Korean BBQ chicken sandwich featuring marinated chicken thighs, pickled cucumbers, and spicy mayo, perfect for backyard gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup Korean BBQ rub
  • 1 whole seedless cucumber, sliced into 1/8 inch rounds
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1–2 tablespoons gochujang (adjust based on heat tolerance)
  • 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)
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust based on heat tolerance)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • Sandwich buns or rolls

Instructions

  1. Pickling Cucumber: In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, salt, and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Add sliced cucumbers and mix well. Let them marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare Korean BBQ Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, low sodium soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar. Stir continually until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Create Slurry: In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add this mixture to the sauce and cook until it thickens. Remove from heat.
  4. Grill Chicken: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Coat the chicken thighs in Korean BBQ rub. Grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Mix Spicy Mayo: Combine mayo with sriracha, sesame oil, and low sodium soy sauce.
  6. Assemble Sandwiches: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken and spread sriracha mayo on each bun. Layer the grilled chicken and top with pickled cucumbers.

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken for several hours or overnight to deepen flavors. Adjust the amount of gochujang and sriracha for desired spice levels.

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