Chicken Cashew Lettuce Wraps

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Cashew Lettuce Wraps, a quick and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights or light entertaining. This 30-minute recipe combines succulent chicken, roasted cashews, and crunchy water chestnuts with a bold, savory-sweet sauce made from soy, hoisin, and sesame oil. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions infuse every bite, while crisp lettuce leaves act as a refreshing, low-carb "wrap" for the flavorful filling. Topped with optional red pepper flakes for a slight kick, these wraps are customizable and ideal for gluten-free or dairy-free lifestyles. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, these lettuce wraps promise to satisfy every craving.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 large Carrot, julienned or finely diced
• 1 can (8 ounces) Water chestnuts, diced
• 0.5 cup Cashews, roasted and unsalted
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 8 leaves Butterhead or iceberg lettuce leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your chicken. Dice the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped onion and carrot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 6

Add the diced water chestnuts and roasted cashews to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir to coat everything evenly, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Sprinkle the cooked mixture with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes if using, then remove from heat.

Step 9

To assemble, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, fold the leaf like a taco, and serve immediately.

Step 10

Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and chicken mixture. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1191.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1661.2

Total Fat 72.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 296.8mg	0%
Sodium 2624.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 133.9g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 235.1mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 3687.3mg	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: 38.9%

Protein: 31.9%

Carbs: 29.2%