Chicken and Cashews Lettuce Wrap

Transform your mealtime with these vibrant Chicken and Cashews Lettuce Wraps—a perfect combination of bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and effortless preparation. Tender bites of stir-fried chicken are tossed with crunchy water chestnuts, roasted cashews, and a savory-sweet sauce made with soy, hoisin, honey, and sesame oil for a mouthwatering Asian-inspired twist. Wrapped in crisp butter lettuce or iceberg leaves, these handheld delights are light, refreshing, and gluten-free, making them ideal for a healthy lunch, dinner, or appetizer. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're hosting a crowd. Serve these lettuce wraps as-is, or pair them with a side of steamed rice or a tangy slaw for a satisfying, wholesome meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 0.5 cup unsalted cashews
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup water chestnuts
• 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Dice the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger. Chop the green onions and water chestnuts into small pieces.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Stir well and set the sauce aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the diced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped water chestnuts and cashews, followed by the prepared sauce. Toss everything to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is evenly distributed and slightly thickened.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and mix in the chopped green onions. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 9

Separate the lettuce leaves, washing and drying them thoroughly. Arrange them on a serving platter.

Step 10

Spoon the chicken and cashew mixture into each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1277.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1531.3

Total Fat 79.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.2g
Cholesterol 296.8mg	0%
Sodium 3149.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 134.7g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 351.7mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 3478.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 34.5%

Carbs: 19.5%