Yangnyeom Chicken Sliders
Yangnyeom Chicken Sliders
These delicious little sliders are a scaled down version of a Korean BBQ chicken sandwich. The BBQ sauce is called Yangnyeom which translates to seasoned. It refers to the chicken that is seasoned with a spicy, sweet and sticky sauce made primarily from Korean chili paste called Gojujang. It’s topped with a simple, lightly crunchy and refreshing cabbage slaw that compliments the spice. These make the perfect party food to share with friends and family at your next big gathering or intimate get together.
Makes 12 mini sandwiches
Ingredients
12 Vegan Chicken Tenders (I used Gardein Ultimate)
1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian Style Rolls
Slaw
1/3 of a small (235g) Green Cabbage, shredded
1/3 of a small (75g) White Onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup (76g) Vegan Mayo
1 Tbsp (15g) Cane Sugar
2 Tbsp (30ml) Rice Vinegar
1 Tbsp (15ml) Lime Juice
1/2 - 1 tsp (2.5-5g) Salt
Pepper to taste
Yangnyeom Sauce
1/3 cup(75g) Gojujang Paste
2 Tbsp (30g) Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp (30ml) Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp (15ml) Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp (15ml) Toasted Sesame Oil
2 cloves Garlic crushed / pressed
2 tsp (10g) Gochugaru Flakes
1/4 cup (59ml) Water
Notes:
Both Gojujang and Gochugaru have become popular enough to find in most grocery stores but can also be found in your local asian market or online.
*Soaking the onions will help cut down on their strength, creating a milder flavor in the slaw.
Directions
1.Bake or air fry the vegan chicken tenders according to package directions. I make them a little extra crispy to hold up to the sauce.
2.Make the sauce by combining the gojujang, gochugaru, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic and water in a small pot. Mix well and heat over medium heat until just simmering. Cook for 2-4 minutes and then keep warm on low heat. You can add more water if the sauce gets too thick to pour.
3.Make the slaw by soaking the sliced onions in cool water for 2 minutes. Drain well and add to a large bowl along with the shredded cabbage, vegan mayo, rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt & pepper. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
4. Cut the cooked vegan tenders in half and add them to a bowl along with the yangnyeom sauce. Toss until well coated.
5. Make the sliders by cutting open the rolls and placing 2 pieces of vegan chicken on the bottom halves. Top with a generous portion of slaw and close the the bun with the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
