Healthy Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps
These Healthy Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps are the ultimate in fuss-free, flavorful cooking. They are packed with bold flavors, have just the right amount of crunch, and come together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights or casual entertaining.
Servings: 4
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
✔️ 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.
✔️ 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.
