Gochujang Fried Chicken Sandwich with Cilantro Mayo
Dec 10, 2025 03:55 AM
This gochujang fried chicken sandwich is crispy, spicy, saucy perfection, balanced with cool cilantro mayo and tangy pickled veggies. It’s bold, messy, and totally worth every bite!
If you love a sandwich with serious personality, this gochujang fried chicken sandwich is calling your name. The chicken is super crispy and coated in a sticky-spicy gochujang glaze that packs just the right punch. I pile it onto a soft bun with a generous smear of cool, herby cilantro mayo and a handful of crunchy, tangy pickled veggies for that perfect bite every single time.
I’ve made this sandwich more times than I can count, and it never gets old. It’s bold, messy, and absolutely irresistible—the kind of dinner that makes you feel like a genius in the kitchen. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll want to keep this one on repeat.
Ingredients:
Fried Chicken
- 8 small boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pickle juice
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon EACH: paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
- Peanut oil (for frying)
Quick Pickled Veggies
- ½ cup EACH: julienned carrots, sliced cucumbers, and julienned daikon radish
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Cilantro Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup finely minced cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Gochujang Sauce
- ¼ cup gochujang sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
Sandwiches
- 4 brioche buns (toasted)
- Cilantro
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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