Quick Korean chicken lettuce wraps: thin chicken breast slices marinated in gochujang, soy, honey and sesame oil, pan-seared and tucked into crisp lettuce leaves. A healthy 35-minute dinner.

Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Easy

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Tender, sweet-and-spicy chicken wrapped in crisp, cool lettuce makes a perfect light meal for spring. The Korean-style gochujang marinade delivers a punch of flavor that will transport you straight to the streets of Seoul.

Ingredients

  • 400 g (14 oz) boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 8 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried (butter lettuce or romaine work well)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small knob fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Chopped scallions, to serve

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden on both sides and cooked through.
  3. Pile the chicken onto the lettuce leaves, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions, roll up and enjoy.

Tips

  • Use more or less gochujang depending on how spicy you like it.
  • For extra crunch, add shredded cucumber or carrot to each wrap.

Nutrition

Calories: about 250 kcal per serving | Protein: 25 g | Carbs: 15 g | Fat: 10 g

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