Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps are a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce and then cooked until tender and juicy. The lettuce wraps are a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy the chicken, and they're also a great way to get your veggies in. The best part is that they can be made in just 30 minutes, so you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
The inspiration for these teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps came from a trip to Hawaii. I was on vacation with my family, and we went to a luau one night. The luau had a buffet with all sorts of delicious Hawaiian food, including teriyaki chicken. I loved the chicken so much that I decided to recreate it at home. I experimented with a few different recipes, and I finally came up with this one. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy, and it's so easy to make. My family loves these lettuce wraps, and I hope you will too.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, teriyaki sauce, water, and cornstarch.
  2. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the chicken mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. To assemble the lettuce wraps, place a lettuce leaf on a plate.
  6. Top with chicken, carrots, cabbage, and green onions.
  7. Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce, if desired.
  8. Garnish with cilantro.
Why It Works
  • The teriyaki sauce is made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and garlic, which gives it a delicious sweet and savory flavor.
  • The chicken is marinated in the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes, which allows the flavors to penetrate the meat and make it extra juicy.
  • The chicken is cooked over medium heat until it is cooked through but still tender.
  • The lettuce wraps are a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy the chicken, and they're also a great way to get your veggies in.