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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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 5
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 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

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.

Nutrition

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
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