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Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Super flavorful, easy to make lettuce wraps with that crave-able teriyaki flavor. Perfect recipe for a busy day. The whole family will love these!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into small pieces
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce Soy Vay Veri Veri brand, marinade
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 cup green onion divided, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and diced
  • 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts chopped, sliced
  • 1 cup carrot 2 medium, shredded
  • romaine lettuce for serving, or iceberg lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup cashews roughly chopped, unsalted

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute 3 1/2 - 4 minutes, or until cooked through, tossing occasionally. 
  2. Transfer chicken to a plate, add remaining oil and repeat with remaining chicken. While chicken is cooking, whisk together teriyaki sauce, water, cornstarch and honey, set aside.
  3. Heat remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and 3/4 cup green onions and saute 20 seconds. 
  4. Add bell pepper and water chestnuts and saute 2 minutes. Whisk sauce mixture once more and pour into skillet. 
  5. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add chicken, leaving excess juices on plate, and carrots, toss and let warm through. 
  6. Serve over lettuce leaves with remaining 1/4 cup green onions.