Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and flavorful Asian-inspired dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer. Ground chicken is cooked with aromatic garlic and ginger, mixed with crunchy water chestnuts and fresh vegetables, and coated in a savory teriyaki sauce. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these wraps are low-carb, gluten-free (with appropriate sauces), and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 pound ground chicken or finely chopped chicken breast
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Sauces & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for added saltiness)
To Serve
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, washed and dried
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Extra green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the wraps light and healthy.
- Add aromatics and vegetables: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, diced water chestnuts, chopped green onions, and shredded carrots. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened and fragrant, enhancing the texture and flavor of the filling.
- Mix in sauces: Pour in the teriyaki sauce and soy sauce if using, then simmer the mixture for 1–2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through. This step intensifies the savory, sweet notes characteristic of teriyaki dishes.
- Assemble wraps: Remove the skillet from heat. Spoon the warm chicken mixture into the washed and dried butter lettuce leaves, creating individual wraps. Garnish each with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired. Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and the warmth of the filling.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, choose a low-sugar teriyaki sauce or make your own to control sugar content.
- To make the meal more filling, add cooked rice noodles or jasmine rice to the chicken mixture.
- This flavorful chicken mixture also works perfectly as a filling for flour or corn tortillas or as a topping for a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 wraps
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
