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Korean BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Irresistible Korean BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich You'll Love

Experience the spicy, sweet, and savory blend of flavors in a Korean BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich, perfect for lunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 1 medium seedless cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 1 cup ice
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil or canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic fresh
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger or ground ginger
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Korean BBQ rub
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
For the Sriracha Mayo
  • ½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
For the Chicken Sandwich
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breast meat
  • 4 pieces sandwich buns or rolls

Equipment

  • grill
  • Saucepan
  • Container
  • bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the seedless cucumber into thin rounds and place them in a clean container. In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, salt, and sugar, then bring to a gentle simmer for about 3 minutes until dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in ice to cool, and pour over the cucumber. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté grated garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes, then mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with Korean BBQ rub and drizzle of oil. Grill over direct heat for about 5-7 minutes per side until charred, then move to indirect heat and grill until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately another 10-15 minutes. Coat the chicken in the BBQ sauce.
  5. Cut open sandwich buns and spread the sriracha mayo on the cut sides. Layer grilled chicken and pickle slices on the bottom half of the bun, press the other half on top, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow pickles to marinate overnight. Customize with additional toppings like avocado or lettuce.

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