Korean Inspired Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches
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Prep + Cook Time
45 Minutes -
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 buns
- 1 package Spicy Asian Marinated Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon
- Canola or Vegetable oil, for frying
- Korean Chili Paste (recipe below)
- Kimchi, chopped
- Gochujang Aioli
For the Korean Chili Paste
- 4 tablespoons gochugaru
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
For the Gochujang Aioli
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons gochujang
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Working one at a time, place chicken thighs on a cutting board and top with a piece of plastic wrap. Using a heavy skillet, pound chicken to a uniform ½” thickness.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, making sure each piece of chicken is well coated. Let chicken rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet or dutch oven to 330°F. Fry chicken, in batches if necessary, until well browned on each side and chicken is just cooked through. Place fried chicken on another wire rack to cool slightly, then rub Korean Chili Paste all over both sides of the fried chicken.
- Place a piece of chicken on each bun and top with a little kimchi and gochujang aioli .
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and allow to rest for at least 60 minutes at room temperature before using.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and allow flavors to meld for at least 10 minutes before serving. Can be refrigerated for up to one week.
For the Korean Chili Paste
For the Gochujang Aioli