Dinner

Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

ByMaya Arden February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Introduction

Chicken lettuce wraps are a light and flavorful dish perfect for a quick lunch or a tasty appetizer. Juicy ground chicken combined with fresh vegetables and savory teriyaki sauce makes these wraps both satisfying and refreshing.

This image shows three lettuce wraps arranged on a white plate placed on a wooden board over a white marbled surface. Each wrap is made with bright green lettuce leaves forming a cup shape as the bottom layer. Inside, there is a layer of cooked ground meat colored brown and crumbly with small pieces visible, topped with thin strips of orange carrot and shredded purple cabbage for color contrast. Thin white crispy noodles are placed as the final layer on top of the meat and vegetables, adding texture and lightness to the dish. In the background, small white bowls hold additional shredded carrots and green peas, slightly blurred. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground ginger

¾ cup carrots, shredded
⅓ cup green onion, diced

½ cup Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (or store-bought)
12 butterhead lettuce leaves, washed
Fried rice noodles and red cabbage (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until it is no longer pink and cooked through.
Step 2: Stir in the teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, shredded carrots, and diced green onion. Cook for 5 minutes until everything is warmed through and well combined.
Step 3: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each butterhead lettuce leaf. Serve with fried rice noodles and red cabbage if desired, then enjoy immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, add chopped water chestnuts or peanuts into the chicken mixture.
Use iceberg or romaine lettuce heads as alternatives if butterhead lettuce is unavailable.
Try swapping ground chicken with ground turkey or pork for a different flavor.

Make your own teriyaki sauce with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger for a fresher taste.

Storage

Store any leftover chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce leaves separate to prevent wilting. Reheat the chicken filling gently in a skillet or microwave before assembling the wraps.