Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3-4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1½ pounds chicken breasts, cut into ¾ inch pieces; sea salt and black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon grated ginger root; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced; One 8 ounce can sliced water chesnuts, drained; ¼ cup roasted, unsalted cashews; 1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated

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Cashew chicken lettuce wraps recipe - Dr. Axe

This cashew chicken lettuce wraps recipe is full of flavor, healthy fats and high in protein! It’s healthy, easy to make and a favorite of many!

Total Time

15-20 minutes

Serves

3-4

Meal Type

Chicken & Turkey,
Gluten-Free,
Main Dishes,
Paleo

Diet Type

Gluten-Free,
Paleo

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1½ pounds chicken breasts, cut into ¾ inch pieces
sea salt and black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
One 8 ounce can sliced water chesnuts, drained
¼ cup roasted, unsalted cashews
1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated

Directions:

Combine tamari and honey/agave in a small bowl, set aside.
Heat oil in large skillet over med/high heat. Season chicken with sea salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken begins to brown, about 3 min.
Lower heat to medium and stir in garlic and ginger. Add scallions and cook for 1 min. Stir in water chesnuts and soy sauce mixture. Continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 4 min. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cashews.
Divide lettuce leaves among individual plates and spoon chicken over the top.

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