Description
Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, flavorful, and healthier dinner option. Juicy chicken coated in a sweet sesame glaze is served in crisp lettuce cups for a refreshing and delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari sauce
1 tsp minced garlic (about 1 clove)
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3–4 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
1 head iceberg or butter lettuce
Instructions
1. Add sliced chicken and cornstarch into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Shake until chicken pieces are coated. Seal the bag and remove air.
2. In a small bowl, combine honey, soy or tamari sauce, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
3. Heat vegetable or canola oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry, separating pieces until golden and crispy around edges, about 4 minutes.
4. Add sauce to chicken and cook, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes until sauce boils and thickens.
5. Serve chicken in lettuce cups and top with sesame seeds or additional toppings if desired.
6. For freezer prep: Place chicken with cornstarch in one sealed bag and sauce mixture in another. Store together in a labeled freezer bag. Thaw before cooking and follow instructions as above.
Notes
For extra crunch, add thinly sliced carrots, cucumber sticks, or bell peppers inside the lettuce wraps.
Butter lettuce offers a softer texture, while iceberg lettuce provides extra crispness.
You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier flavor.
This recipe is naturally dairy-free and can be made gluten-free with tamari sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: American