Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps layer tender diced chicken, crisp vegetables, cashews, and a glossy savory-sweet sauce inside chilled lettuce leaves. They make a fresh low calorie dinner or prep-friendly lunch when the filling and lettuce are stored separately.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into small pieces
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce and marinade
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup green onions sliced and divided
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded, and diced
- 8 oz sliced water chestnuts chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves for serving
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews roughly chopped
Instructions
- Whisk the teriyaki sauce, water, cornstarch, and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, stirring as needed.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set it aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil, garlic, bell pepper, water chestnuts, carrots, and half of the green onions to the skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the prepared teriyaki sauce mixture.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Spoon the filling into lettuce leaves and top with cashews and the remaining green onions.
Notes
Storage: Store the cooked filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and keep lettuce leaves separate.
Reheating: Warm the filling in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water until heated through.
Freezing: Freeze the chicken filling for up to 2 months, but do not freeze the lettuce or cashews.
Expert Tips: Dice the chicken small and evenly so it cooks quickly and fits neatly into the lettuce cups.
Texture Tips: Add the cashews right before serving so they stay crisp against the warm teriyaki filling.
Variations: Use ground chicken, turkey, extra vegetables, or a lower-sugar teriyaki sauce to adjust the recipe.
Meal Prep: Pack the filling, lettuce, cashews, and green onions in separate containers for the best lunch texture.