Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Juicy chicken tossed in teriyaki sauce is wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with colorful veggies and optional garnishes for a healthy, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 head of butter or romaine lettuce
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cucumber slices (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Chili flakes (optional)
- Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, dice the chicken into small pieces.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add teriyaki sauce. Stir to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in chopped green onions, shredded carrots, and diced red bell pepper.
- Separate and wash lettuce leaves. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves.
- Top with sesame seeds and any optional add-ons like cucumber, cilantro, chili flakes, or avocado.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful filling.
- Prepping vegetables in advance makes this a super quick meal.
- For a low-carb meal, ensure your teriyaki sauce has no added sugar.
- Leftover filling can be stored and used for meal prep the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, lettuce wraps, gluten-free, healthy dinner, low-carb, chicken wraps