Gochujang Mayo Chicken Sandwich (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken tossed in spicy mayo with melted cheeses on toasted sourdough, layered with fresh scallions and optional cucumber.

# What You'll 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)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spicy mayo transforms boring chicken into something you'll crave for days.
  • It's ready in 30 minutes, which means you can make lunch feel special on a weeknight without stress.
02 -
  • Thin-sliced chicken is non-negotiable—thick pieces will still be raw in the middle or tough on the outside by the time they're golden.
  • If your mayo mixture looks separated or gritty, you've whisked too hard or your ingredients were cold; start fresh and whisk gently, letting the gochujang dissolve into the mayo rather than fighting it.
03 -
  • Softened butter is the difference between a pale sandwich and one that's golden and crispy—take it out 10 minutes before you start cooking.
  • Don't skip the rest step; one minute lets the cheese set enough to hold together when you slice, and it makes eating it less of a melted mess.
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