# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
10 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Lettuce Wraps & Toppings
11 - 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and washed
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
16 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
17 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped (optional)
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Dipping Sauce (optional)
19 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
20 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
21 - 1 tsp honey
22 - 1 tsp sesame oil
23 - 1/2 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) or pinch of chili flakes
# Directions:
01 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, toasted sesame seeds, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken strips and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and caramelized at the edges.
03 - While the chicken cooks, separate and wash the lettuce leaves. Julienne the carrot, slice the red bell pepper and green onions thinly. Chop nuts if using. Arrange all toppings along with cilantro leaves and pomegranate seeds on a serving platter.
04 - Optionally, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and gochugaru or chili flakes in a small bowl for the dipping sauce.
05 - Place several pieces of cooked chicken in each lettuce leaf. Top with carrot, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, pomegranate seeds, chopped nuts, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle with dipping sauce if desired. Fold lettuce over fillings and serve immediately.
