Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These flavorful and refreshing lettuce wraps are the perfect easy meal for busy weeknights.
These flavorful and refreshing lettuce wraps are the perfect easy meal for busy weeknights.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup onions diced
- ====for stir fry sauce==== (which i double at times)
- 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
- ====for cashew chicken====
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 3 tablespoons veggetable oil
- 1/4 cup cashews chopped
- 1/4-1/2 cup water chestnuts diced
- optional: shredded cabbage
- several leaves of greenleaf (my pick) or iceburg lettuce
- Carbohydrate 14.4643812637892 g
- Cholesterol 45.6266666666667 mg
- Fat 4.61746291704149 g
- Fiber 2.15467084816571 g
- Protein 21.9053400046367 g
- Saturated Fat 0.930147916725248 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (219g)
- Sodium 72.9995954984996 mg
- Sugar 12.3097104156235 g
- Trans Fat 0.51297833350134 g
- Calories 183 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix all ingredients making sure to dissolve brown sugar. Set aside.
- Heat oil in pan over med-high heat. Add diced chicken and brown (4-5 minutes). Remove chicken from oil. Add onions, garlic, 1 t soy sauce to pan (and shredded cabbage if using); brown. When mixture is brown and tender, add stir fry sauce, browned chicken, cashews, and water chestnuts. Saute a few minutes.
- To serve: Spoon chicken mixture onto individual lettuce leaves, may add some hot sauce (Sririacha), more cashews, and maybe even some cilantro is desired. Roll up and eat!
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps: A Quick and Easy Weeknight Meal
These lettuce wraps are a lifesaver on busy weeknights. They're easy to make, packed with flavor, and healthy to boot. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is irresistible, and the crunchy lettuce wraps provide a satisfying contrast to the tender chicken and cashews. Plus, they're a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. You can customize them to your liking by adding or subtracting ingredients, so they're perfect for picky eaters too.
