Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions; to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required, and to understand the steps and timings involved.
The crunchiness of nuts is always so satisfying, and the combination of crunchy peanut butter in the sauce for this chicken recipe, with the additional cashews, sprinkled on top, and the lettuce leaf wraps, makes this dish a triple threat to the senses!
This recipe for cashew chicken served up in lettuce wraps is really quick and easy to prepare – you can have it on the table in about 30 minutes.
The sauce is full of delicious flavors like peanut butter (but you could try another nut butter – why not cashew?), soy sauce, and rice vinegar, with some sweetness from honey and a kick of heat from crushed red pepper flakes.
It’s lower in carbs too since lettuce is used as wraps instead of regular pancake wraps.
This dish would also taste great with rice or noodles. And makes both a main dish or appetizer – or even as a side dish as part of a larger Chinese meal, perhaps for Chinese New Year?
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
For your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients and equipment needed for this recipe have been listed below and linked to Amazon or other stores if available online. The full list of ingredients with measurements is found in the recipe card.
- Soy sauce or Tamari or Coconut Aminos – see below.
- Sugar-Free Crunchy Peanut Butter – you could try cashew butter in this recipe too.
- Honey – always buy local honey if possible
- Rice Vinegar
- Sesame Oil
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Lightly-Salted Cashews
Depending on your dietary requirements you may want to use one of the following in this recipe:
- Soy Sauce – the regular stuff made from fermented soybeans and roasted grains.
- Tamari – a gluten-free soy sauce (but always check the label) if this is a concern for you.
- Coconut Aminos – a soy-free, soy sauce made with coconut tree sap and salt, and popular in Paleo, Keto, and Whole 30 communities.
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More Recipes Using Cashews
One of the hero ingredients in this recipe is cashews, so here are some more using the same:
More Chicken Recipes
Looking for more chicken recipe inspo? Check these recipes out next:
- Low-Fat Chilli Chicken Stir-Fry & Rice Recipe
- Spicy Chicken Satay Recipe with a Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Sweet & Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Recipe
Recipe Tips
- For best results, heat the peanut butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before adding it to the sauce. It is easier to blend when slightly warm.
- For less heat, use ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes instead of ½ teaspoon.
How Do I Make Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps?
Just check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ⅓ cup soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- 2 Tbsp sugar-free crunchy peanut butter room temperature
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
For the Cashew Chicken
- 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large green onions spring onions/scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- I large head Bibb lettuce round lettuce, separated, rinsed, and patted dry
- ½ cup chopped cashews lightly salted
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add the cubed chicken breast and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the white part of green onions and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to develop some color.
- Pour the chicken and sauce into the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce starts to thicken.
- Remove from the heat and divide the chicken mixture between the lettuce leaves.
- Top each wrap with the sliced green onions and chopped cashews and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, heat the peanut butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before adding it to the sauce. It is easier to blend when slightly warm.
- For less heat, use ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes instead of ½ teaspoon.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Meal!
You’ve made the main dish, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to make a full meal!
- Appetizer: Cantonese Spring Rolls with Pork & Shrimp
- Side Dish: Quick & Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
- Beverage: Passion Tea Lemonade
- Dessert: Hong Kong Egg Tarts – Chinese New Year Recipe
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