Description
These Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy Asian-inspired meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful veggies are seasoned with flavorful sauces and wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves for a satisfying and low-carb dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cashew Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine (leaves separated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute. Stir in cashews, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour into the skillet and toss to combine.
- Finish: Cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender and sauce is absorbed. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve.
Notes
- Add sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
- For a lower-carb option, reduce hoisin or use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
