Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw
- 2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken thighs (you can substitute with breasts, but thighs stay juicier))
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean fermented red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 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 buns)
- Marinate the Chicken
- Make the Cabbage Slaw
- Cook the Chicken
- Toast the Buns
- Assemble the Sandwich