Description
These Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delightful blend of savory chicken, crunchy cashews, and flavorful vegetables, all wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
For Serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and rinsed
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add garlic, ginger, and onions, cook until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables and Cashews: Stir in bell pepper, water chestnuts, and cashews. Cook briefly.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Pour into the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious lettuce wraps immediately!
Notes
- For a low-carb option, use iceberg or romaine lettuce.
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
