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A juicy Korean fried chicken sandwich on a brioche bun, garnished with kimchi and sliced jalapeños.
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Korean Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
Enjoy crispy, flavorful Korean fried chicken sandwiches topped with tangy slaw and spicy pickles.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg egg
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha

Breading

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Slaw

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 jalapeño sliced jalapeño
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 3 scallions sliced

Pickles

  • 2-3 Persian cucumbers sliced
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Fried Chicken

  • 4 pieces chicken (brined and coated)
  • Canola oil for frying oil (for frying at 350F)

Buns and Assembly

  • 4 brioche burger buns buns

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken in buttermilk, egg, fish sauce, ginger, and sriracha for 2-8 hours.
  • Simmer sauce ingredients until thickened; keep warm.
  • Mix slaw ingredients and chill; prepare pickles with vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  • Coat chicken in seasoned flour mixture, then fry at 350°F until golden and cooked through.
  • Toss fried chicken in sauce, assemble on buns with slaw and pickles.

Notes

Ensure oil temperature is maintained for crispy chicken.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Fried Chicken