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Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Fresh, Flavorful, and Light

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Romaine hearts or butter lettuce leaves (8–10 large leaves)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces (or use 93% lean ground chicken)
  • 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (such as bell pepper, carrots, and scallions)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1–1.5 tablespoons honey (or a low-calorie sweetener to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for flavor)
  • Red pepper flakes or sriracha, to taste
  • Sesame seeds and extra sliced scallions, for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Method
 

  1. Prep the lettuce and veggies: Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Chop bell pepper, carrots, and scallions. Set aside.
  2. Make the teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, water, cornstarch, and sesame oil (if using). Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil or spray a skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  5. Sauce it up: Pour in the teriyaki mixture. Stir and let it bubble for 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy. If it gets too thick, splash in a bit of water.
  6. Toss in veggies: Stir in chopped bell pepper, carrots, and half the scallions. Cook 1–2 minutes to warm through while keeping some crunch.
  7. Assemble: Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with remaining scallions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime if you like.
  8. Serve: Enjoy immediately while the filling is warm and the lettuce is crisp.