Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
These delicious Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a flavorful and healthy meal option featuring ground chicken sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Served in crisp butterhead lettuce leaves and accompanied by fried rice noodles and red cabbage, this dish combines savory, fresh, and crunchy elements for a satisfying bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 lettuce wraps 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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
For Serving
- Fried rice noodles
- Red cabbage
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 ½ pounds of ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until it is no longer pink and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add flavorings and vegetables: Stir in ½ cup homemade or store-bought teriyaki sauce, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¾ cup shredded carrots, and ⅓ cup diced green onions. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer to meld flavors: Continue cooking the mixture for about 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to heat thoroughly.
- Assemble lettuce wraps: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into each of the 12 washed butterhead lettuce leaves.
- Serve: Serve the lettuce wraps immediately with fried rice noodles and red cabbage on the side for added texture and flavor. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha or chili flakes to the chicken mixture.
- Butterhead lettuce is preferred for its soft and pliable leaves that make wrapping easier.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork if preferred.
- Homemade teriyaki sauce enhances flavor but store-bought versions work well for convenience.
- Make sure to wash lettuce leaves gently and pat them dry before using to avoid sogginess.
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