By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026

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Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

Serves 6

203 cal · 25 min

Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

Recipe GLPR8a2840b1aafdad

4.0(1)
Asian
Appetizer
25 min
203 cal
Servings: 6
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

Savory ground turkey coated in a glossy teriyaki glaze with crisp water chestnuts, served in fresh lettuce leaves. This light yet satisfying dish delivers bold Asian flavors in an easy, healthy format perfect for any meal.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 cup reduced sodium teriyaki sauce

1 pound lean ground turkey

1 cup chopped water chestnuts

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

6 fresh lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until no lumps remain, then stir in the teriyaki sauce to create a glaze mixture.

  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

  3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

  4. Stir in the chopped water chestnuts and the prepared teriyaki-cornstarch glaze, mixing well to coat all the meat.

  5. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey evenly.

  6. Spoon the teriyaki turkey mixture into each fresh lettuce leaf and serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are readily available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI without a special trip—ground turkey, canned water chestnuts, bottled teriyaki sauce, and butter lettuce are standard stock. The cost per serving runs about $2–2.50, driven mainly by the ground turkey; the rest is budget-friendly pantry staples. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you're browning turkey and warming filling, though active hands-on time pushes toward 30. This is a weeknight winner for families: the wraps don't require constant attention, feed six generously as an appetizer or light main, and reheat acceptably if you warm the filling separately and refresh the lettuce.

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