A bottle of Kikkoman Teriyaki sauce next to a green bowl containing three lettuce wraps with vegetables and red chili slices, on a wooden surface.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Serves 2-3
Total Time 40 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

About

If you’re looking for a meal that’s light, fresh, and packed with flavor, these chicken lettuce wraps are about to become a fast favorite. Tender chicken thighs absorb a savory teriyaki marinade before being layered with warm rice, vibrant rainbow carrots, and cool, crisp cucumbers inside fresh lettuce cups. It’s the ultimate contrast of warm, glazed chicken and refreshing crunch in every single bite. Whether you’re searching for quick weeknight dinners, easy chicken recipes, or fresh Asian-inspired meals, this simple recipe delivers big flavor in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Kikkoman® Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
  • 1 garlic
  • 2 green onions
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup rice
  • 3 rainbow carrots
  • 4 small English cucumbers
  • 3 leaves butter or romaine lettuce
  • 1 chili pepper
  • 3 leaves of butter or romaine lettuce​​

Directions

  1. Make your chicken marinade by adding the teriyaki sauce, garlic and green onions into a bowl and marinate the chicken in the fridge for 15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Cook your rice as directed in a rice cooker.
  3. Cut up your carrots, cucumbers and chili peppers.
  4. Pan fry chicken until cooked through.
  5. Build your lettuce cups and serve.

Recipe created in partnership with Yasmine Davis at @Eatswithyasmine.

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