Can I adjust the level of spiciness?

Absolutely, the easiest way would be to reduce the amount of Korean chile flakes and chile pepper paste in the marinade.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

The chicken can be marinated in advance, up to overnight. Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge and reheated the next day, topped with cheese for a tasty sandwich.

Korean Fire Chicken Sandwich - Chiles and Smoke

Name: Korean Fire Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients: 2 pounds of chicken (thighs or breast), cut into 1” cubes; ½ cup Korean chile flakes (gochugaru); ⅓ cup honey; ¼ cup hot pepper paste (gochujang); 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, minced; 2 tablespoons neutral oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese; 4 hoagie rolls; 2 tablespoons mayo; 1 green onion, chopped

Ingredients

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2 pounds of chicken (thighs or breast), cut into 1” cubes
½ cup Korean chile flakes (gochugaru)
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup hot pepper paste (gochujang)
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
2 tablespoons neutral oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
4 hoagie rolls
2 tablespoons mayo
1 green onion, chopped

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Instructions

Prepare the marinade. Mix together the chile flakes, honey, chile paste, garlic, ginger, oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper together in a bowl. It will be a thick paste. Add in the chicken pieces and mix together. This works well if you use your hands, wearing a prep glove. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1-2 hours, up to overnight.
Toast the bread. Spread the mayo on the inside of the sandwich bread. Using a griddle on medium heat, toast the inside of the sandwich for a few minutes until it’s nice and browned. Remove and set aside.
Cook the chicken. Add a little oil to the cooking surface, then add the chicken to the hot griddle. Turn the heat down to medium-low, and spread the chicken out in an even layer. Sear the chicken for about 2-3 minutes before scraping and flipping. Continue to cook until the chicken is almost fully cooked, around 158-160°. Spread the chicken into 4 small piles and add the cheese, allowing it to melt. Use a lid or burger dome to melt the cheese if needed. Turn off the heat and prepare to assemble the sandwich.
Assemble the sandwich. Using your spatula, add the cheesy chicken to eat hoagie roll. Close the sandwich and wrap in parchment paper tightly, allowing it to rest for about 5 minutes. This step helps to meld all of the flavors into the bread, creating a better bite.
Add toppings, such as green onions or chopped kimchi.

Author: Brad Prose
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Category: Burgers & Sandwiches
Method: Griddle
Cuisine: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 1034
Sugar: 31.3 g
Sodium: 1622.2 mg
Fat: 23.6 g
Carbohydrates: 126.1 g
Protein: 89.1 g
Cholesterol: 178.5 mg