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Flavorful Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Flavorful Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps are quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and a clever way to get everyone to eat their greens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey, if you prefer
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger fresh if available
  • 1 head iceberg or butter lettuce leaves separated
  • to taste sliced green onions for garnish
  • to taste sesame seeds optional, for crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken and cook until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
  3. Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the grated carrot and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the veggies soften.
  5. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes on low heat.
Serving
  1. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture into a lettuce leaf. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  2. Fold the lettuce leaf around the filling and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to customize your fillings with leftover veggies. Alternative lettuce options include romaine, collard greens, or cabbage.