Description
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, flavorful, and quick meal featuring tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a savory sauce all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or appetizers, these fresh wraps are low-carb, customizable, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 head butter lettuce, iceberg lettuce, or romaine
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup shredded carrots (optional)
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
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Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
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Add sauce and cashews: Pour the sauce over the chicken, stir to coat, then add the cashews. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
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Prepare the lettuce: Separate and wash the lettuce leaves. Pat dry thoroughly.
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Assemble wraps: Spoon the cashew chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with green onions, shredded carrots, and sesame seeds if desired.
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Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
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Spicy Version: Add extra crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of Sriracha.
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Vegetarian Option: Substitute diced tofu or chickpeas.
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Different Nuts: Use peanuts or almonds instead of cashews.
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Extra Veggies: Add diced bell peppers, water chestnuts, or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
