Description
Savory teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps deliver a perfect balance of Asian-inspired flavors in a light, refreshing package. Quick preparation and simple ingredients make this dish an ideal weeknight meal for hungry diners craving something delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sesame oil, divided
- 1 cup (240 ml) Kinder’s Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce, divided
- ⅔ cup (100 g) cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- ⅔ cup (50 g) shredded carrots
- 1 8-oz (227 g) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup (100 g) green onion, sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsps (20 g) sesame seeds, for garnish
- Romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat, cooking chicken until golden and tender, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Aromatics Burst: In the same skillet, quickly sauté garlic and green onions for 30 seconds to release their intense fragrance and create a flavor foundation.
- Vegetable Symphony: Add bell peppers and water chestnuts, allowing them to soften and develop subtle caramelized edges for 2 minutes, creating a vibrant texture profile.
- Sauce Integration: Pour teriyaki sauce into the vegetable mixture, simmering for one minute to develop a glossy, rich coating that binds all ingredients with complex flavor layers.
- Final Combination: Reincorporate chicken and carrots into the skillet, gently warming and ensuring complete flavor melding and ingredient harmony.
- Wrap and Garnish: Spoon the sizzling mixture into crisp lettuce leaves, topping with toasted chopped nuts, additional green onions, and sesame seeds for a dynamic, crunchy finish.
Notes
- Sear Chicken Perfectly: Use medium-high heat to achieve tender, golden-brown chicken pieces without overcooking, ensuring juicy meat in just 3-5 minutes.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Brief 30-second sauté of garlic and green onions releases intense aromatics, creating a flavor foundation for the entire dish.
- Balance Vegetable Texture: Cook bell peppers and water chestnuts for 2 minutes to maintain crispness while developing subtle caramelization and depth.
- Garnish for Gourmet Impact: Sprinkle toasted nuts, green onions, and sesame seeds to add layers of crunch, freshness, and visual excitement to the lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg