Here’s a fresh, flavorful recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps—savory-sweet chicken, crisp veggies, and crisp lettuce cups 🥬🍗
Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, finely diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup finely diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts (optional for crunch)
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
For Serving
- 8–12 large lettuce leaves (Butter, Bibb, or Romaine work best)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare Teriyaki Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook Vegetables
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and carrots 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add water chestnuts if using.
4. Combine Chicken and Sauce
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken and veggies.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
5. Assemble Lettuce Wraps
- Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Variations
- Spicy: Add Sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce
- Low-carb: Serve over shredded cabbage or zucchini noodles instead of rice (if desired)
- Crunchy: Add chopped peanuts or cashews
- Vegetarian: Replace chicken with diced tofu or tempeh
💡 Pro Tips
- Use small, sturdy lettuce leaves for easy wrapping.
- Don’t overcook the chicken—it will dry out in small pieces.
- Sauce thickens quickly; add cornstarch slurry gradually to reach desired consistency.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps version that’s easy for meal prep and keeps the chicken super tender.
Do you want me to do that?
