Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Quick and healthy Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and glossy Asian sauce in crisp lettuce cups. Better than takeout!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Butter lettuce
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha adjust for heat
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil for cooking
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high. Brown ground chicken for 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds.
- Stir in hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha.
- Add cornstarch slurry; thicken 2 minutes.
- Mix in cashews and green onions. Spoon into lettuce leaves.
Notes
- Toast cashews for extra flavor.
- Store filling separate from lettuce.
- Adjust spice to taste.