CASHEW CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

CASHEW CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps that are better-than-take-out and made from scratch in less than 30 minutes! Grilled chicken smothered in the tastiest general-tso’s inspired sauce with crunchy cashews, spooned into a crisp green lettuce cup.

Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: chicken, Chinese

Keyword: easy lettuce wraps, healthy chicken lettuce wrap

Unit: clove, cup, head, pound, Tablespoon, teaspoon

Servings: 5

Calories: 400 kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 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 sauces to taste
• 3/4 cup unsalted cashews
• 1 head green leafy lettuce (romaine, bib, or butter)
• 5 green onions , chopped, divided

Instructions

1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl stir together the chicken stock, soy sauce, ginger, hoisin sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Serve in cold lettuce cups. Top with remaining chopped green onions if desired.
6. Next time try one of these lettuce wrap recipes!

full recipe: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/cashew-chicken-lettuce-wraps