Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Low Calorie)
Indulge in the savory goodness of Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Low Calorie), an easy-to-make dish that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition. These wraps combine tender chicken cooked in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce, all wrapped in crisp sweet gem lettuce leaves for a refreshing crunch. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or as a delightful appetizer for gatherings, these low-calorie wraps are both satisfying and versatile. Each wrap is packed with protein and can easily be customized to suit your taste—add extra veggies or swap the chicken for tofu or shrimp to create your perfect bite. Enjoy them fresh, or meal prep for an on-the-go nutritious option!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- 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 of garlic (minced)
- Sweet gem lettuce leaves
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onion (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add diced chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes until slightly browned.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Lower the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
- Assemble by spooning teriyaki chicken into lettuce leaves, garnishing with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (100g)
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg