Go Back
A wooden platter holding five healthy teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds next to a small dipping bowl of sauce.

Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A fresh, crisp, and deeply savory 30-minute meal featuring tender chicken seared with fresh aromatics, glazed in a glossy homemade honey-teriyaki sauce, and served in crisp butter lettuce cups.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 head butter lettuce washed and leaves separated
  • 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Mix the Sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear for 5 to 7 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through. Push chicken to the side. Add garlic and ginger to the center and cook for 30 seconds until highly aromatic.
Toss in Veggies:
  1. Stir the chicken back together with the aromatics, then add the diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly but retain a crisp bite.
Simmer and Thicken:
  1. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, then pour in the cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce transforms into a thick, glossy glaze coating the chicken. Remove from heat.
Assemble:
  1. Spoon a generous portion of the warm chicken filling into the center of each clean, dry butter lettuce leaf. Garnish heavily with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Lettuce Care: Ensure your lettuce leaves are dried completely after washing; any water will thin out the luxurious glaze.
  • Spice Option: Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha for a fiery kick.
  • Storage: Keep leftover filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store lettuce separately.