Cashew Chicken Wraps
This Healthy Cashew Chicken Wraps recipe is better than takeout. Lettuce wrap recipes are easier, tastier, and perfect for meal prep. Try wrapping your favorite food in lettuce, you can make lettuce wraps with any combination of sauces, meats, and vegetables.
The best part about this recipe is that it can be made in one pot and under 30 minutes. If you are looking at saving calories this year, then you can start by swapping a carb-heavy tortilla with lettuce.
Lettuce Wraps are the perfect quick breakfast, lunch, or snack. Do try this recipe for a super fast low carb weeknight dinner.
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 c. tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) or coconut aminos
- 2 T. sugar-free crunchy peanut butter, room temperature
- 3 T. honey, preferably local
- 2 T. rice vinegar
- 1-2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 T. sesame oil
- ½ t. crushed red pepper flakes*
For less heat, use ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes instead
Ingredients:
- 1 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 T. unsalted butter
- 3 large green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- I large head Bibb lettuce, separated, rinsed, and patted dry
- ½ c. chopped cashews, lightly salted
Directions:
1. Whisk together the tamari, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add the cubed chicken breast and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
2. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the white part of the green onions and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion starts to develop some color, approximately 2-3 minutes.
3. Pour the chicken and sauce into the skillet and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce starts to thicken approximately 8-10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and divide the chicken mixture between the Bibb lettuce leaves. Top each wrap with the sliced green onions and chopped cashews and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Tip: For best results, heat the peanut butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before adding to the sauce. It is easier to blend when slightly warm.