Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Devashish
These mouthwatering Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps deliver a perfect blend of lean protein and crunchy textures in just 20 minutes. With 44g of protein per serving, they're an ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers who don't want to sacrifice flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 5
Calories 400 kcal
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 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 unsalted cashews
- 1 head green leafy lettuce (romaine, bib, or butter)
- 5 green onions chopped, divided
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.
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 44gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 833mgPotassium: 1056mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 11.3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
Keyword gluten-free dinner, healthy wraps, low-carb meal, stir-fry chicken