Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps - perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a tasty appetizer. Each wrap has only 165 calories!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite seized pieces
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- ⅓ cup (50 g) raw cashews
- 8 Boston lettuce leaves
- Toppings (optional): thinly-sliced basil, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a zip lock bag with the oyster sauce, soy sauce and chili paste.
- Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium high, add the chicken and the remaining oil, and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the cashews and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon the mixture into the individual lettuce leaves, top with basil and sesame seeds and serve.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Serves: 8 (2 lettuce cups each serving)
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 41.1mg | Sodium: 568mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 2g
