Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Chinese, International
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe prepares bite-sized chicken pieces seasoned lightly with salt and pepper, then cooked in a skillet until done. A sauce made from chicken stock, soy sauce, fresh ginger, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch is stirred in and heated until it thickens, coating the chicken evenly. Minced garlic adds aromatic depth just before the sauce is added. Sriracha hot sauce introduces optional heat to customize the flavor.
The cashews contribute a crunchy texture and mild nutty flavor that complements the savory sauce. Finally, chopped green onions are stirred in for freshness and added more as garnish.
To serve, spoon the saucy chicken mixture into washed, sturdy lettuce leaves such as romaine or bibb, which act as edible cups. These wraps offer a handheld, fresh way to enjoy cooked chicken with a bright and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into small pieces, boneless skinless
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup chicken stock low-sodium, or broth
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil or substitute canola oil
- 1 - 2 teaspoons sriracha hot sauce to taste
- 3/4 cup cashews unsalted
- 1 head lettuce romaine, bib, or butter, green leafy
- 5 green onions , chopped, divided
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl stir together the chicken stock, soy sauce, ginger, hoisin sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to hot skillet. Cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Reduce heat to low, add the sauce from the bowl and continue to cook, stirring, until thickened. Add sriracha hot sauce, to taste. Stir in cashews and most of the green onion, reserving a big handful for garnish at the end.
- Serve in cold lettuce cups. Top with remaining chopped green onions if desired.
- Next time try one of these lettuce wrap recipes!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 833mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1056mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11.3mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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