Jul 14 2026
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Spicy Korean Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by True Food Kitchen
Time1h 30m
Serves4

House-made pickles, korean bbq sauce, kale slaw

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

House-made Pickles

Assembly

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, and honey. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.

Kale Slaw Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine chopped kale and shredded carrot. In a separate small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine.

Pickle Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Pickles

    In a pot, combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Pour over sliced cucumbers in a jar and let it cool. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Slice the grilled chicken and place it on the bottom half of the burger bun. Top with Korean BBQ sauce, kale slaw, and house-made pickles. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve.

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