Chicken And Cashews In Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Chicken And Cashews In Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 3 Tbsp honey; 2 Tbsp canola oil; 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 Tbsp grated ginger; 1 bunch scallions trimmed and sliced; 1- 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted cashews; 1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated

Servings: persons

1
Combine the soy sauce and honey in a small bowl and set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3
Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
4
Lower heat to medium and stir in the garlic and ginger. Add the scallions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the water chestnuts and half of soy sauce mixture, and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with cashews.
5
Divide the lettuce leaves among individual plates and spoon the chicken over the top. Serve with the remaining soy sauce mixture drizzled over the top.

395

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 3 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp canola oil, 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Cashews In Lettuce Cups falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Cashews In Lettuce Cups

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