Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
The following recipe and photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
These Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful appetizer or light dinner that comes together quickly in one skillet. Ground chicken is cooked with diced red bell pepper, water chestnuts, green onions, and Two Brothers Island Soy Teriyaki Sauce for a sweet and savory filling with great texture. A touch of Two Brothers Sriracha Rooster Sauce adds just the right amount of heat without overpowering the dish. The chicken mixture is spooned into crisp lettuce cups, then finished with Heinen’s sesame seeds, chopped Heinen’s peanuts, and extra green onions for crunch and color. Serve them with Two Brothers Sweet Chili Sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling. They’re easy to assemble, fun to eat, and perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to casual entertaining.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- It is fresh and flavorful: Crisp lettuce, crunchy vegetables, savory teriyaki chicken, and sweet chili sauce make every bite balanced and satisfying.
- Great for entertaining: These lettuce wraps are easy to serve as a shareable appetizer or light main dish.
- The recipe is full of texture: Water chestnuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, and crisp lettuce add the perfect amount of crunch.
Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
For the Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and finely diced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
- ½ cup Two Brothers Island Soy Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Two Brothers Sriracha Rooster Sauce, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 head butter lettuce, bibb lettuce, or romaine hearts, leaves separated
For Serving
- Two Brothers Sweet Chili Sauce, for dipping
- Heinen’s sesame seeds
- Heinen’s peanuts, roughly chopped
- Extra sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the vegetables: Add 1 finely diced red bell pepper and 1 8-ounce can of finely diced water chestnuts to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the red pepper is slightly softened but still crisp.
- Make the sauce: Stir in ½ cup Two Brothers Island Soy Teriyaki Sauce, 1 Tbsp. Two Brothers Sriracha Rooster Sauce, 1 Tsp. grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken mixture.
- Finish the filling: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 3 thinly sliced green onions.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps: Spoon the teriyaki chicken mixture into butter lettuce, bibb lettuce, or romaine leaves.
- Garnish and serve: Top with Heinen’s sesame seeds, chopped Heinen’s peanuts, and extra sliced green onions. Serve immediately with Two Brothers Sweet Chili Sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes:
• Use butter lettuce or romaine hearts. Butter lettuce is soft and tender, while romaine hearts are a little sturdier and add extra crunch.
• Dice the red bell pepper and water chestnuts into small pieces. This keeps the filling easy to spoon into the lettuce cups.
• Add the peanuts right before serving. This helps them stay crunchy.
• Adjust the Sriracha to taste. Start with 1 tablespoon for mild heat, then add more if you like it spicier.
• Serve the Sweet Chili Sauce on the side. It works well for dipping or drizzling over the lettuce wraps.
