🫓 Korean BBQ Chicken Flatbread with Pickled Veggies & Spicy Mayo

Savory-sweet grilled chicken layered on warm flatbread, topped with quick-pickled veggies and a fiery mayo drizzle. Perfect for sharing—or not.


🧑‍🍳 Overview

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinate time)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes active (+ marinate)
  • Servings: 2 flatbreads
  • Cuisine: Korean–Mediterranean Fusion

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • Optional: pinch of gochugaru or chili flakes

For the Pickled Veggies:

  • 1/4 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Pinch of salt

For the Spicy Mayo:

  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tsp sriracha (or gochujang for extra kick)
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice

For Assembly:

  • 2 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Handful of arugula or lettuce
  • Sesame seeds & green onion for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
  • Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).

2. Quick Pickle the Veggies

  • Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Add carrot and cucumber.
  • Let sit for 15+ minutes while cooking.

3. Cook the Chicken

  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high.
  • Sear chicken slices for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  • Set aside and slice if needed.

4. Make the Spicy Mayo

  • Mix mayo, sriracha, and lime juice. Taste and adjust heat.

5. Assemble Flatbreads

  • Warm flatbreads, spread a little spicy mayo, layer with greens, chicken, pickled veggies, avocado slices.
  • Drizzle with more mayo, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onion.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Make it vegetarian: Use grilled tofu or mushrooms.
  • Add crunch: Toss in crushed peanuts or crispy onions.
  • Use naan, pita, or lavash as your base.

🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per serving, approx.)

  • Calories: ~530
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbs: 38g
  • Fat: 26g
  • Fiber: 5g

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📂 Categories

  • Main Categories: Meat, Fusion
  • Additional Tags:
    • Street Food Inspired
    • Korean Fusion
    • High-Protein
    • Quick Meals
    • Spicy
    • Modern Dinner Ideas