Description
These Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful dish combining tender, seasoned chicken with a savory hoisin and soy sauce glaze, crunchy cashews, and fresh green onions, all served in crisp lettuce cups for a perfect light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Additional Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil or substitute canola oil
- 1–2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce, to taste
- 3/4 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 head green leafy lettuce (romaine, bib, or butter)
- 5 green onions, chopped, divided
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring each piece is lightly coated for enhanced flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, low-sodium soy sauce, grated ginger, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until fully combined and smooth.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in Sriracha hot sauce to taste, then fold in the unsalted cashews and most of the chopped green onions.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken mixture into individual lettuce cups. Garnish each wrap with the remaining chopped green onions. Serve immediately for a fresh and crunchy meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cashews with chopped peanuts for a different nutty flavor.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of Sriracha or add chili flakes.
- Leafy lettuce varieties like butter lettuce or bibb lettuce work best for wrapping and holding the filling.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your soy sauce and hoisin sauce are gluten-free versions.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or quinoa for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
