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Kimchi-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich

Name: Kimchi-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: For the Brine:; 100ml (1/2 cup) kimchi juice, drained from 1 jar of kimchi; 225ml (1 cup) buttermilk; 1 egg; 3 medium cloves garlic, smashed; 6g (1 1/2 teaspoons) kosher salt; 15ml (1 tablespoon) soy sauce; 35g (about 1/4 cup) gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes); 15g (about 2 tablespoons) coarsely ground black pepper; 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 to 6 ounces each); For the Kimchi Mayonnaise:; 1 cup drained kimchi, roughly chopped; 150g (about 2/3 cup) mayonnaise; For the Sauce:; 125ml (1/2 cup) vegetable or canola oil; 2 medium cloves garlic, smashed; 35g (about 1/4 cup) gochugaru; 15g (about 2 tablespoons) coarsely ground black pepper; 25g (about 2 tablespoons) gochujang (Korean chili paste); 12g (about 1 tablespoon) honey; 10g (about 2 teaspoons) apple cider vinegar; 10g (about 2 teaspoons) soy sauce; Water, as needed; For the Spice Mixture:; 15g (about 2 tablespoons) gochugaru; 5g (about 2 teaspoons) coarsely ground black pepper; 12g (about 1 tablespoon) sugar; 15g (about 2 tablespoons) black sesame seeds; 10g (about 2 teaspoons) kosher salt; For the Dredge:

Prep 25m

Cook 35m

Total 1h

This kimchi-brined fried chicken sandwich features a crispy chicken thigh marinated in kimchi juice, buttermilk, and spices, served on a toasted bun with kimchi mayonnaise, cabbage, and pickles. The result is a fusion of Korean flavors packed in a delicious, juicy sandwich.