Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Low Calorie)
Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Low Calorie) offer a vibrant blend of sweet and savory flavors wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a nutritious snack. Each wrap is not only low in calories but also high in protein, making it an ideal choice for those looking to maintain a healthy diet without sacrificing taste. With a prep time of just 28 minutes, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready to serve, whether you’re enjoying it solo or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 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 and green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and add diced chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes on one side before flipping and cooking for another 3 minutes until slightly browned.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, coating all chicken pieces. Lower the heat and simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Lay out sweet gem lettuce leaves and fill them generously with teriyaki chicken.
- Garnish each wrap with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg