Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
Lettuce Wraps
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- .5 tsp Sea Salt
- .25 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Bell Peppers red, chopped
- 1 c Broccoli Florets chopped
- .25 c Shredded Carrots
- 1 head Butter Lettuce leaves separated and rinsed
- .25 c Cashews
- 1 bunch Green Onions chopped
- .25 tsp Sesame Seeds
Teriyaki Sauce
- .5 c Coconut Aminos Or Tamari
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Coconut Sugar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
- 1 tsp Arrowroot Powder
Almond Butter Sauce
- .25 c Almond Butter
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
Instructions:
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and saute chicken until cooked through about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Return pan to heat and add remaining olive oil. Add the garlic, ginger, broccoli, grated carrots, and edamame beans. Cook until the vegetables are just crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce and stir into the pan along with the cooked chicken. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed plus chili flakes or Sriracha if desired.
- Divide among lettuce wraps and top with cashews, sesame seeds, and green onions, if desired.
- TO MAKE THE ALMOND BUTTER SAUCE: In a small bowl, whisk together the almond butter, sesame oil, and vinegar until smooth. Drizzle over lettuce wraps or serve on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 2068mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3729IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg
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