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.}
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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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 large cloves garlic grated
- 1.25 lbs. ground chicken or turkey
- 1 small zucchini diced
- 1/2 cup carrot shredded
- salt to taste
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*
Total Fat 28g
43%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Cholesterol 121mg
40%
Sodium 610mg
25%
Potassium 1128mg
32%
Total Carbohydrates 27g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 18g
Protein 30g
60%
Vitamin A
57.2%
Vitamin C
20%
Calcium
4.7%
Iron
17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
Mmm! This looks like what I’d love to be eating for lunch! Love lettuce wraps too!
Lori F. says
Hi 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
Yum! Yikes for bathing suit season!!! I better start chicken lettuce wrapping it up on the daily!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Looks like a perfect meal for busy weeknights!
Pam says
Looks delicious.
Katie Brett says
Made these for dinner tonight. Big hit!!! Absolutely delicious!!
Melanie says
Made this for dinner tonight. So delicious!
Ruth says
Love 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
I made this with ground turkey tonight and added a teaspoon of sriracha to the sauce…so, so good!
Aimee Fleischmann says
I’ve been dying for some new recipes that are easy. Thanks for sharing! I am excited to try this out 🙂
Jill says
This is one of my favorite lunches ever to pack for work…so delicious! Thanks for the recipe!!❤️
Jill says
These 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
These 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
I 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
Lauren, 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!