These low carb, healthy Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are full of veggies and flavor you won’t even miss the original version.
That is neither here nor there, especially in regards to Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
Typical Lauren.
Sooooo, Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are:
- healthy! {always a plus…}
- low carb! {bathing suit season is nearly here!}
- delicious! {umami to the MAX}
- full of veggies! {I’m talkin’ ’bout you zucchinicarrotbeansprouts}
- suuuper flavorful! {hello sesame oil!}
- ready in less than 30 minutes! {its like a speedy stir-fry.}
- 1-kid-and-2-adults-approved! {the other kid threw him on the floor because he’s terribly two.}
- easy easy easy to make! {see stir-fry comment above.}
- also, delicious! {seriously. It is.}
A fabulously light meal that is simple enough to throw together tonight.
Hope you add it to your repertoire this week 🙂
Have a fabulous day, friends! Chat soon,
-L
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These low carb, healthy Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are full of veggies and flavor you won't even miss the original version.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 469 kcal
Ingredients
for the sauce-
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup bean sprouts
- 3 scallions chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews toasted
- cilantro for garnish
- Butter lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
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Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add in olive oil, onions and garlic. Cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add in ground chicken, zucchini, carrot, salt and pepper. As the meat cooks, break it apart into crumbles.
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While the meat is cooking, stir all ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl.
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Once chicken is thoroughly cooked, pour in sauce and cover to simmer 5-7 minutes.
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Right before serving, stir in bean sprouts, scallions, cashews and cilantro. Scoop into butter lettuce cups and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 121mg40%
Sodium 610mg27%
Potassium 1128mg32%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 2860IU57%
Vitamin C 16.5mg20%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
May 13, 2015 at 5:00 amMmm! This looks like what I’d love to be eating for lunch! Love lettuce wraps too!
Lori F. says
May 13, 2015 at 5:47 amHi Lauren!
Thanks for the recipe, I’ve always wanted to try these. Just wondering, about how many wraps this makes? Will I need to get more than 1 head of the butter lettuce?
Have a great time in Florida on your well deserved workcation!
Lori
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says
May 13, 2015 at 9:04 amYum! Yikes for bathing suit season!!! I better start chicken lettuce wrapping it up on the daily!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
May 13, 2015 at 10:39 amLooks like a perfect meal for busy weeknights!
Pam says
May 14, 2015 at 9:25 amLooks delicious.
Katie Brett says
May 15, 2015 at 7:59 pmMade these for dinner tonight. Big hit!!! Absolutely delicious!!
Melanie says
July 16, 2015 at 5:56 pmMade this for dinner tonight. So delicious!
Ruth says
November 24, 2015 at 12:55 pmLove your recipes. Do you have a recipe for Chinese BBQ pork, like what is served in Chinese restaurants? And the sauces they serve with it?
Kim Porter says
June 28, 2016 at 7:42 pmI made this with ground turkey tonight and added a teaspoon of sriracha to the sauce…so, so good!
Aimee Fleischmann says
June 13, 2017 at 6:31 amI’ve been dying for some new recipes that are easy. Thanks for sharing! I am excited to try this out 🙂
Jill says
June 13, 2017 at 8:31 amThis is one of my favorite lunches ever to pack for work…so delicious! Thanks for the recipe!!❤️
Jill says
November 22, 2017 at 7:06 amThese are soooo delicious, I make them all the time to bring to work for lunch. Thanks Lauren for an easy, healthy and yummy recipe!!❤️
Kim says
November 24, 2017 at 5:26 pmThese are a family favorite. I’ve shared this recipe countless time when friends are looking for a quick healthy meal that the kids will actually eat.
Nicole says
June 19, 2018 at 7:57 amI made these for the first time last night and they are TO DIE FOR! The whole family loved them and there were no leftovers. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Denise Fonda says
October 23, 2018 at 6:49 pmLauren, I always order, something very similar to this, when I go to The Cheesecake Factory, or The Elephant Bar in Lakewood, CO. Now I am going to make my own. TY so much!