Gochujang Fried Chicken Sandwich with Cilantro Mayo

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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