Best 2 Chicken Cashew Lettuce Wraps Recipes
Chicken cashew lettuce wraps are a quick and easy way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal. This dish combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a variety of fresh vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. The result is a light and refreshing meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. With countless variations and easy customization, this versatile dish can be tailored to suit different preferences and dietary restrictions. So get ready to explore the world of chicken cashew lettuce wraps and discover a new favorite recipe that will make your taste buds dance.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CASHEW CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
This is from a great cookbook called "Breast Wishes" which is put together by some ladies from a small town to raise money for breast cancer research! They even test all their recipes before they put them in! Haven't hit a bad one yet! I've even subbed in peanuts for the cashews when I was out - still yummy!
Provided by Cadillacgirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir hoisin, vinegar, and water in a small bowl until well blended and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and set aside.
- Heat wok on high until hot, then add oil, swirling to coat then add ginger, stirring until fragrant (about 10 sec).
- Add chicken and stirfry for about a minute then add carrot and stirfry another 2 minutes or until chicken is just cooked and carrots are tender.
- Add hoisin mixture and green onions and toss until heated through.
- Remove from heat and add cashews.
- Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, wrap up, and enjoy!
CHICKEN CASHEW LETTUCE WRAPS
From here: http://www.shewearsmanyhats.com/2009/09/chicken-cashew-lettuce-wraps/ I have made these several times with great success. Always a pleaser. I make them gluten free, so I use a gluten-free soy sauce.
Provided by Andrew Mollmann
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all stir fry sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Heat oil over medium high heat and add chicken. Brown chicken (4-5 minutes).
- Remove chicken from pan and add onions, garlic, and 1 tsp soy sauce. Brown.
- When onions are tender, return chicken to pan and add cashews. Stir fry for a minute or two to reheat chicken.
- Add stir fry sauce and saute for a few more minutes.
- Remove from heat and spoon into lettuce leaves to serve.
Tips:
- For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
- Add a teaspoon of Sriracha or chili garlic sauce to the sauce for a spicy kick.
- To save time, use store-bought coleslaw mix instead of chopping the cabbage and carrots.
- If you don't have lettuce wraps, you can serve the filling over rice or noodles.
- Garnish the lettuce wraps with chopped peanuts, cilantro, or green onions.
Conclusion:
Chicken cashew lettuce wraps are a delicious and healthy appetizer or main course. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy.
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