Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Light, flavorful, and irresistibly savory, these Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect fusion of taste and texture in every bite. Packed with tender, sautéed chicken breast, toasted cashews, and a rich, umami sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, and a touch of honey, this recipe elevates weeknight dinners to gourmet status. Fresh ginger and garlic infuse the dish with warmth, while crisp lettuce leaves provide a refreshing, low-carb alternative to traditional wraps. Top with vibrant grated carrot, green onions, and optional cilantro for a pop of color and added crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for a crowd, these lettuce wraps are an easy, healthy meal that’s as fun to eat as they are to serve.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound (boneless, skinless, diced into small pieces) Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated or minced) Ginger
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.33 cup (toasted and coarsely chopped) Cashews
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 8 pieces (separated) Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 small (grated) Carrot
- 2 tablespoons (fresh, chopped, optional) Cilantro
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. In a separate small dish, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set both aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
Push the chicken to one side of the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger to the empty side and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, mix them into the chicken.
Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken. Cook for 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir well. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the toasted cashews and half of the sliced green onions.
To assemble, spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto a lettuce leaf. Top with grated carrot, remaining green onions, and cilantro if desired.
Wrap the lettuce leaf around the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 497 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
