Gochujang Chicken Thighs Lettuce Boats

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High Protein Low Carb Under 400

Gochujang Chicken Lettuce Boats

Sweet heat, high protein, and ridiculously easy to meal prep.

Juicy gochujang-marinated chicken tucked into crisp lettuce for a meal that feels bold, fresh, and way lighter than it tastes.

370 Calories

42g Protein

8g Carbs

19g Fat

Servings 3

Prep Time 10 min

Total Time 30–40 min

Portion 2 boats

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 50g gochujang paste
• 40–50 ml hot water
• 10g stevia or sweetener, to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• to taste black pepper
• for serving lettuce leaves

Kev Tip Let the chicken marinate overnight if you can. The gochujang, garlic, and sweet heat get way deeper and better.

Make It Fit Your Macros Lower fat: use chicken breast or a breast-thigh mix.
Higher carbs: serve it over rice instead of lettuce.
More volume: add cucumber, cabbage, or pickled onions.

Meal Prep Store the cooked chicken separately and build the lettuce boats fresh for best texture.

Instructions

1. 1Mix the gochujang paste with hot water until smooth.
2. 2Stir in the sweetener, black pepper, and minced garlic.
3. 3Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
4. 4Cook the chicken in the oven at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, on the grill for about 6–7 minutes per side, or in the air fryer at 390°F for about 12 minutes.
5. 5Let the chicken rest, slice it up, and serve in lettuce wraps or over rice and veggies.

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