Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These flavorful and refreshing lettuce wraps are the perfect easy meal for busy weeknights.
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Served Person: 6
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p.f. changs
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appetizer
copycat
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entertain
kid friendly
kid friendly
holiday
chinese
japanese
asian
thai
contains white meat
contains gluten
red meat free
shellfish free
dairy free
- 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
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.
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!
