Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe
A homemade take on take-out cashew chicken that's served as a lettuce wrap for a light and refreshing meal.
Servings: 4 wraps
Calories: 356kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs, diced)
- ½ cup cashews
- 4 large leaves bibb lettuce
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup tamari (or coconut aminos)
- 3 TBSP maple syrup
- 2 TBSP rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 TBSP arrowroot powder
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter or coconut oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring frequently until cooked through.
- Add the sauce ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and stir together.
- When the chicken is cooked add the sauce to the skillet.
- Cook and stir over medium heat and allow the sauce to thicken.
- Once the sauce is thickened, stir in the cashews.
- Let the finished cashew chicken cool slightly and serve in lettuce leaves.
- Garnish with scallions or green onions if desired.
Notes
This can also be served over cauliflower rice or fried rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg