Chicken and Cashews Lettuce Wrap

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 13
Savory Chicken and Cashews Lettuce Wrap recipe
in Poultry

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

240 g minced chicken meat
1/4 cup fried cashew nuts , chopped
6 big lettuce leaves ( for wrapping )
1 cup coriander , chopped finely
1 egg white
4 tablespoons water
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon meat tenderizer
1/2 teaspoon msg
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
198
Sugar
1g
Fat
14g
This flavorful chicken and cashews lettuce wrap recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a healthy meal. Packed full of great flavors and textures, it's perfect for those looking for a tasty, low-carb, gluten-free option. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time required, this chicken and cashews lettuce wrap is a quick and easy dish to make that's perfect for a lunch or dinner meal.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix together minced chicken, egg white, cornstarch, salt, meat tenderizer, msg, and 4 tablespoons of water.
2.Cut lettuce leaves in half at the stem end.
3.Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok over medium heat, add minced chicken to the wok and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring frequently.
4.In the same wok, add rice wine, soy sauce, pepper and continue to cook for another minute.
5.In separate pan heat remaining 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and fry the chopped cashews until light golden brown, drain on a paper towel.
6.To assemble, take a lettuce leaf, spoon some of the cooked chicken and sauce mixture over one side of the lettuce leaf, sprinkle cashews and coriander on top.
7.Gently wrap the lettuce leaf sides over the filling, secure with toothpick.

PROS

This chicken and cashews lettuce wrap is a high protein, low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal.
It is a quick and easy dish to make, perfect for a lunch or dinner meal.

CONS

People with nut allergies should avoid cashews.
Some people may find lettuce wraps difficult to roll, and the filling may spill out while eating.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a rich source of protein, and it helps to build and repair muscle. The cashews used in this recipe are high in healthy unsaturated fats, vitamins, and minerals and may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Lettuce is high in dietary fiber and has anti-inflammatory properties.

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