Korean BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Zavier

Korean BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwiches

81Min
4Servings
785Cal
HardLevel
Kid friendly
#fried chicken#korean bbq#comfort food#sandwich

Equipment

mixing bowl
deep pot
frying pan
tongs
mixing spoon
plate
stove

Ingredients

Chicken

chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)

600 g

buttermilk

240 ml

garlic (minced)

4 clove

ginger (grated)

15 g

Breading

all-purpose flour

200 g

cornstarch

100 g

salt

5 g

black pepper

2 g

Korean BBQ Sauce

soy sauce

60 ml

honey

45 g

brown sugar

30 g

garlic (minced)

3 clove

sesame oil

15 ml

rice vinegar

15 ml

gochujang

30 g

Coleslaw

cabbage (shredded)

200 g

carrot (grated)

100 g

mayonnaise

60 g

apple cider vinegar

15 ml

sugar

10 g

Ranch Dressing

sour cream

120 g

mayonnaise

60 g

fresh dill (chopped)

5 g

garlic powder

3 g

onion powder

3 g

Assembly

burger buns (toasted)

4 piece

vegetable oil

1000 ml

Instructions

1

Marinate the chicken

Mix buttermilk with garlic and ginger, then marinate chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes.

30 mintimer 30 min
Marinate longer for more flavor if time allows
2

Prepare the breading

Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the crispy coating.

5 min
Cornstarch helps create extra-crispy texture
3

Make Korean BBQ sauce

Combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.

10 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Sauce should coat the back of a spoon when ready
4

Prepare coleslaw

Mix shredded cabbage and grated carrot with mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Season to taste.

10 min
Let coleslaw sit for 10 minutes to develop flavors
5

Prepare ranch dressing

Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.

5 min
6

First fry

Coat marinated chicken in flour mixture and fry at 160°C until light golden, about 6-8 minutes.

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min
Don't overcrowd the pot - fry in batches
7

Second fry for extra crispiness

Increase oil temperature to 190°C and fry chicken again for 2-3 minutes until deep golden and extra crispy.

3 minHigh heattimer 3 min
Double-frying creates the signature Korean fried chicken crunch
8

Coat chicken with BBQ sauce

Toss hot fried chicken in the warm Korean BBQ sauce until evenly coated.

3 min
Work quickly while chicken is hot for better sauce adhesion
9

Toast the buns

Lightly toast burger buns until golden.

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
10

Assemble sandwiches

Layer ranch dressing, crispy Korean BBQ chicken, coleslaw, and more ranch on toasted buns.

5 min
Serve immediately while chicken is hot and crispy

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Reheat chicken in 180°C oven for 10 minutes to restore crispiness

Best enjoyed fresh. Coleslaw can be stored separately for up to 2 days.

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