Delicious Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps — a chinese recipe (main course) with 16 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.
25
Total Time (min)
4
servings
492
Calories/serving
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews, chopped
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced (Boneless and skinless)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced (Fresh ginger is preferred)
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (Any color bell pepper can be used)
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (Low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (For thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (For cornstarch mixture)
- 1 head iceberg lettuce (Leaves separated for wrapping)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional for heat)
Instructions
7 steps
Prepare the ingredients
Chop the cashews, dice the chicken, and prepare vegetables.
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.Cook the chicken
In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned.
Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before proceeding.Add garlic and ginger
Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Do not burn the garlic to avoid bitterness.Combine vegetables
Add bell pepper and green onions, cooking until slightly tender.
Adjust cooking time based on your preferred vegetable crunch.Create the sauce
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water.
Stir the sauce well to combine all ingredients.Combine everything
Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring until thickened.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well-coated.Serve in lettuce wraps
Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and enjoy.
Add red pepper flakes for extra spice if desired.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your chinese meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Delicious Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe is a beloved dish from Chinese cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 25 minutes, it's a quick and easy option for any day of the week.
Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse culinary traditions in the world, with thousands of years of history. Each of China's eight major regional cuisines offers unique flavors and cooking techniques.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 15 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, almonds or peanuts can be used as alternatives.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
Recipe Details
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