Description
This cashew chicken lettuce wraps recipe is full of flavor, healthy fats and high in protein! It’s healthy, easy to make and sure to be a favorite!
Ingredients
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- 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 chestnuts, drained
- ¼ cup roasted, unsalted cashews
- 1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- Combine tamari and honey in a small bowl, set aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium/high heat. Season chicken with sea salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, and stir in garlic and ginger. Add scallions, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in water chestnuts and soy sauce mixture. Continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with cashews.
- Divide lettuce leaves among individual plates, and spoon chicken over the top.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: A few wraps
- Calories: 488
- Sugar: 10.3g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 23.6g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16.4g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 51.7g
- Cholesterol: 151mg
