Name: Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; ¼ cup gochujang paste; 3 tbps coconut aminos (or soy sauce); 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; ½ medium yellow onion; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp gochujang paste; 3 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce); 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; lettuce of choice (romaine, butter or green leaf lettuce); white rice; avocado

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These Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful meal layered with white rice, creamy avocado, tender grilled Korean BBQ chicken, and a spicy gochujang drizzle. A light and healthy way to enjoy bold Korean-inspired flavors!

Grilled Korean BBQ chicken thighs in a lettuce wrap layered with white rice, avocado and gochujang drizzle.

Why You’ll Love These Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Flavor-Packed Marinade – The sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean BBQ gochujang sauce brings so much depth to every bite. The flavor is addicting!
Perfect for Grilling Season – Juicy grilled chicken thighs make this recipe ideal for warm-weather meals and summer cookouts.
Fresh & Light – Served in crisp lettuce leaves with avocado and rice, it’s a lighter way to enjoy big flavor without feeling heavy.
Customizable – Add your favorite toppings like pickled veggies, shredded carrots and cabbage or sesame seeds. The Korean BBQ chicken can also be served so many different ways – rice bowls, tacos, salads or on its own!
Quick & Easy Dinner – So simple to prepare and great for weeknights, but impressive enough for entertaining. These are my go to grilling recipe in the summer time!
Healthy & Satisfying – Packed with protein, fresh ingredients, and bold Korean-inspired flavor—all in a lettuce wrap!

The Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken

The star of the show! This grilled Korean BBQ chicken is incredibly easy to make and turns out perfectly juicy every time. All you need is a handful of ingredients to marinate the chicken thighs for 30 minutes or up to overnight (I prefer to marinate overnight for maximum flavor). Short on time? No problem! You can even skip a long marinating session and still get delicious results in a flash.

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Yellow onion
Garlic
Gochujang paste
Coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
Honey
Oyster Sauce

To start, simply add all of the marinade ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and refrigerate to let marinade. When ready to grill the chicken, preheat the grill to 350℉. Don’t forget to lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the chicken from sticking. Sear the chicken thighs on each side for 7-8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. I like to baste the chicken with the leftover marinade while grilling for extra flavor!

Grilled Korean BBQ chicken thighs after being grilled.

Building the Lettuce Wraps

Toppings: Lettuce of choice (romaine, butter lettuce and green leaf lettuce work great!), avocado, white rice and a drizzle of spicy gochujang sauce. That’s it! Feel free to customize your lettuce wraps’ toppings to your preference.

Spicy Gochujang Sauce: Simply whisk together gochujang paste, coconut aminos, honey and oyster sauce.

Assemble: To build your lettuce wraps, layer the lettuce with white rice, sliced Korean BBQ chicken, avocado and a generous drizzle of that spicy gochujang sauce. Yum!

Close up image of grilled Korean BBQ chicken lettuce wraps layered with white rice, avocado, korean bbq chicken and drizzled with a spicy gochujang sauce.

Easy Customizations & Cooking Alternatives

Topping Ideas:
Feel free to customize your lettuce wraps! Try adding:

Pickled cucumbers or kimchi
Shredded carrots or purple cabbage for crunch
Fresh herbs like scallions, cilantro or mint
A squeeze of lime or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor

Cooking Alternatives:
No grill? No problem!

Air Fryer: Cook the marinated chicken at 375°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Oven: Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
Stovetop: Sear in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side.

Other Serving Ideas:
This flavorful Korean BBQ chicken is super versatile! Try it:

In a rice bowl with veggies and a drizzle of gochujang sauce
Wrapped in a warm tortilla for Korean-style tacos
Stuffed into a pita or wrap with fresh greens
Served over noodles or in a salad

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