Gochujang Mayo Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Juicy chicken in spicy gochujang mayo layered with melty cheese on crispy grilled sourdough bread.

# What You Need:

→ Gochujang Mayo Chicken

01 - 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (7 oz)
02 - 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
03 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
04 - 1 tsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tsp honey
06 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Sandwich

10 - 4 slices sourdough or country bread
11 - 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
12 - 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
15 - 1/4 cup sliced cucumber (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, mayonnaise, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
02 - Cut chicken breast into thin strips. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
03 - Remove skillet from heat and toss cooked chicken with spicy mayo until evenly coated.
04 - Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella or provolone, half the chicken mixture, scallions, cucumber if using, sharp cheddar, then top with another slice buttered side out.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and press gently. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spicy mayo clings to every strand of chicken, so you get that Korean-fusion kick in literally every bite
  • Its the perfect bridge between I need comfort food and I want something that actually excites my taste buds
02 -
  • The butter needs to go all the way to the edges of the bread or you will miss out on those perfect crispy corners
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cooking keeps the cheese from running out when you slice them
03 -
  • Warm your bread in the toaster for 30 seconds before building to help the cheese melt faster
  • A cast iron skillet holds heat beautifully and creates the most even golden crust
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