Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

EASY Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps – This Delicious Recipe Tastes Better Than Take Out And Is Done In 20 Minutes. A Flavorful One Pot Dish That The Whole Family Will Love!

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES 

SERVINGS: 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tablespoon salted butter
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 pounds chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons corn starch

• 3/4 cup unsalted cashews
• Lettuce cups or butter lettuce
• Green onions for serving, optional
• Salt and pepper , to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add in a single layer of chicken. Add a salt and pepper to chicken. Allow to cook for 3 minutes, or until brown and then flip onto the other side. Let cook an additional 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn the the heat to low and then stir in the garlic and cook.
• While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, and corn starch in a small bowl. Stir into the skillet and cook with chicken over low heat, until the sauce has thickened. Stir in cashews.
• Serve in lettuce cups or over rice if preferred. Top with chopped green onions if desired.

NOTES

For a little heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or sriracha sauce to the sauce.

Credit to: iheartnaptime