Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and take only 30 minutes to whip up. Perfect for any meal!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 lb. chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch pieces OR 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 stalk celery thinly sliced
- 1/2 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, coarsely chopped
- 4 shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2- inch ginger peeled and finely grated*
- 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste like Sambal Oelek, 1 tbsp. for spicy chicken
For Assembly:
- 1 head butter lettuce
- 1 carrot julienned and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cashews roasted and lightly salted
- 2 green onions green part only, cut on the bias
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook throughout.
- Add celery, chestnuts, mushrooms, and garlic; cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and chili paste; mix to combine. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Scoop the warm mixture into the lettuce leaves; top with carrot, cashews, and green onion. Serve immediately.
Notes
To STORE Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps, keep the chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Lettuce should be stored separately to maintain freshness. The chicken mixture can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
REHEAT the chicken mixture in a large skillet or pan over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Assemble the wraps just before serving to ensure the lettuce remains crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3.998IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
