Description
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, vibrant, and crunchy meal featuring tender chicken, toasted cashews, and crisp vegetables wrapped in soft butter lettuce leaves. This quick and easy recipe balances savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a light yet satisfying texture, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cashews, toasted
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (natural) or gluten-free tamari
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Aromatics and Oils
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics and Veggies: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add diced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp but still vibrant.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, honey (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and natural gelling agent. Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables and stir well, letting it simmer for 2 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Combine Chicken and Cashews: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to mix evenly with the vegetables and sauce. Add toasted cashews last to maintain their crunch, mixing gently to coat everything evenly. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Wraps: Carefully separate butter lettuce leaves and spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into each leaf. Fold or roll the leaves gently to enclose the filling. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest bite.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Toast cashews fresh in a dry pan to unlock flavor and crunch.
- Wash and dry lettuce leaves just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent carefully for a silky sauce that clings without being sticky.
- Chop vegetables finely to make the wraps easier to fill and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cashew chicken, lettuce wraps, gluten free, quick lunch, healthy dinner, low carb, asian flavors
