Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Low Calorie)
Experience a burst of flavor with these Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Low Calorie), where the crunchy texture of sweet gem lettuce perfectly complements the tender, savory chicken filling. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep or as a light snack, making it an ideal choice for busy days or casual gatherings. Packed with protein and bursting with umami goodness, these wraps offer a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies your hunger without compromising your health goals. Serve them as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner—these versatile wraps are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Sweet gem lettuce leaves
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onion for garnishing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on one side until slightly browned.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes. Pour in the sauce mixture and reduce heat; simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes until thickened and well-coated.
- Lay out sweet gem lettuce leaves; fill each with teriyaki chicken mixture.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg