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Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

5 from 1 vote
Dive into the delicious world of Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps! A delightful dance of flavors and textures, these wraps are not only a healthy treat but also a culinary experience waiting to unfold. Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and zesty seasonings, this dish will not only answer your query about an easy-to-make delicacy but will also become a staple in your kitchen. So, are you ready to whip this up? Let's get cooking!
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken:

    - 1 lb chicken breast diced (450g)

  • Chashew:

    - 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews 140g

  • For sauce:

    - 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 45 ml

  • - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 15 ml
  • - 1 tsp sesame oil 5 ml
  • - 1 tbsp honey 15 ml
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 inch ginger piece grated
  • Vegetables:

    - 2 green onions thinly sliced

  • - 1 red bell pepper diced
  • To Assemble:

    - 1 head of iceberg or butter lettuce leaves separated and washed

  • - **For Garnish optional:**
  • - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add your diced chicken breast.
  2. Cook the chicken until it’s browned and fully cooked. This should take around 7-8 minutes.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  4. Once the chicken is done, toss in the roasted unsalted cashews and red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and cashews in the skillet.
  6. Let everything simmer for about 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken and coat the chicken and cashews.
  7. Stir in the green onions.
  8. Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from heat.
  9. To serve, take a lettuce leaf, scoop a generous amount of the cashew chicken mixture onto it, and fold or wrap it like a taco.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

1. For an extra crunch, add thinly sliced radishes or julienned carrots.
2. If iceberg or butter lettuce isn’t available, romaine lettuce works great as a substitute.
3. For those watching their sodium intake, feel free to adjust the soy sauce or opt for a sodium-free version.
4. Make sure your cashews are unsalted; the sauce will provide all the flavor you need!