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Fresh butter lettuce leaves filled with savory teriyaki ground chicken and topped with green onions

Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hone y
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the teriyaki sauce.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and crumbled, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in water chestnuts and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken mixture and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
  6. Spoon the chicken mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.