Description

Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light and flavorful meal combining tender diced chicken, crunchy toasted cashews, fresh vegetables, and savory natural sauces, all wrapped in crisp iceberg or butter lettuce leaves. Ready in under 30 minutes, these wraps offer a delightful blend of textures and wholesome goodness perfect for quick lunches or fun dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

1 lb boneless chicken breast, finely diced
1 cup cashews

Vegetables & Aromatics

3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup water chestnuts, diced
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced (natural)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (natural)
Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves for wrapping

Sauces & Seasonings

2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
1/4 cup grape juice
1 tsp sesame oil (natural)
Pinch of natural gelling agent (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Finely dice the chicken breast into small pieces to ensure every bite has tender, flavorful chunks. Sauté in a hot pan with a drizzle of sesame oil and minced garlic and ginger (natural) until fully cooked and nicely browned.
Toast the Cashews: In a separate dry pan, gently toast the cashews until they turn golden and fragrant. This step brings out their rich flavor and crunch that will add wonderful texture to your wraps.
Combine the Filling Ingredients: Add chopped green onions, diced water chestnuts, shredded carrots, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), soy sauce (natural), and grape juice to the cooked chicken. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. If you want a thicker sauce, sprinkle a pinch of your natural gelling agent while cooking.
Assemble the Wraps: Carefully spoon the chicken and cashew mixture into crisp lettuce leaves. Garnish with the toasted cashews and extra green onions if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the full freshness and crunch.

Notes

Prep ingredients ahead: Chop veggies and toast cashews in advance to streamline cooking.
Use fresh lettuce: Choose iceberg or butter lettuce for the best crunch and shape to hold the filling.
Don’t overcook chicken: Keep chicken juicy by cooking just until done.
Balance flavors: Taste as you go and adjust vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and grape juice for perfect sweetness and savoriness.
Keep wrapping fun: Let guests customize their wraps by setting up a build-your-own station.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximate)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: cashew chicken lettuce wraps, chicken wraps, healthy wraps, gluten free appetizers, quick lunch, light dinner