Healthy Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps
If you are craving something flavorful, fast, and light, these Healthy Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps check all the boxes. They are savory, a little sweet, a little spicy, and loaded with protein and crunch. Whether you serve them as a main dish or a fun starter, they are sure to become a weeknight favorite.
Healthy Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps
These healthy lettuce wraps come together in one skillet and are made with ground chicken, chopped cashews, and a simple sauce that is bursting with umami. The crisp lettuce leaves are the perfect contrast to the warm filling and make each bite light and refreshing. This meal is naturally gluten-free when made with tamari and is easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients Needed to Make Healthy Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps
- For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews or peanuts
- For Serving:
- Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- Sliced green onions
- Shredded carrots
- Lime wedges
Notes for Success~
✔️ Use butter lettuce or iceberg for the best texture and sturdy leaves.
✔️ Toast the cashews for extra flavor before adding them to the skillet.
✔️ If you like it extra spicy, add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
✔️ Make it vegetarian by substituting ground tofu or chopped mushrooms.
🍽️ How to Serve~
These Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps are as fun to eat as they are to serve. Here are some tasty pairings:
- As a Light Dinner or Lunch: Serve with a crisp Asian cucumber salad to complete the meal.
- As a Starter or Party Appetizer: Offer alongside crispy spring rolls or edamame with chili garlic sauce for an Asian-inspired spread.
- For Meal Prep: Store the chicken filling separately from the lettuce in airtight containers. Reheat the filling and assemble wraps when ready to eat.
If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to try my Sweet Chili Chicken Stir Fry or Gochujang Shrimp Stir Fry for more fast and fresh dinner ideas!
Healthy Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews or peanuts
- For Serving:
For Serving:
- Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- Sliced green onions
- Shredded carrots
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground chicken in 1 tbsp of oil until fully browned, about 7-8 minutes. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks.1 lb ground chicken
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
- Add the sauce: Add soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil, and honey. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the chopped cashews and cook for another minute, just to warm them through and add some crunch.2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 cup chopped cashews or peanuts
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and top with green onions, shredded carrots, and a squeeze of lime.Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves, Sliced green onions, Shredded carrots, Lime wedges
Notes
✔️ Toast the cashews for extra flavor before adding them to the skillet.
✔️ If you like it extra spicy, add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
✔️ Make it vegetarian by substituting ground tofu or chopped mushrooms.
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