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Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps Flavorful and Fresh Dish

Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps Flavorful and Fresh Delight

Quick and Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and fresh dish that's also nutritious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or canola oil if needed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
For the Wraps and Filling
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers mix and match varieties
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
  • 1 cup grated carrots or zucchini for low-carb
  • 1 head iceberg or butter lettuce or romaine lettuce
For the Garnish
  • sesame seeds optional
  • fresh cilantro omit if you dislike cilantro

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the teriyaki marinade by whisking together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a medium bowl until the honey is dissolved.
  2. Cook the chicken in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the teriyaki marinade to the chicken, stirring and simmering for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. In the last 3-5 minutes, add chopped bell peppers, green onions, and grated carrots to the chicken.
  5. Let the mixture cool slightly for about 5 minutes before assembling.
  6. Spoon the chicken mixture into crisp lettuce leaves.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These wraps are versatile; you can customize by substituting chicken with tofu or ground turkey and adding your favorite vegetables.

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