Chicken and Cashews Lettuce Wrap Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥢 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6 wraps
Description:
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Chicken and Cashews Lettuce Wrap recipe, a savory delight that blends tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh lettuce leaves perfectly seasoned with Asian-inspired spices and sauces. It’s a quick and easy dish to prepare, ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken meat | 240g |
| Cashew nuts | 1/4 cup |
| Lettuce leaves | 6 |
| Water | 1 tbsp |
| Cornstarch | 1 tbsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| MSG | 1/4 tsp |
| Rice wine | 1 tbsp |
| Light soy sauce | 1 tbsp |
| Pepper | 1/2 tsp |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced chicken meat with egg white, water, cornstarch, salt, tenderizer, MSG, and 1 tbsp of oil. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Heat Oil:
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large pan over medium heat until it shimmers.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Add the prepared chicken mixture to the pan, along with chopped coriander and rice wine, soy sauce, and pepper. Stir-fry the mixture, breaking up any clumps, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
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Plate the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer it to a plate, allowing any excess liquid to drain off.
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Divide into Portions:
- Divide the cooked chicken mixture into 6 equal portions.
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Assemble the Wraps:
- Take each lettuce leaf and place a portion of the cooked chicken mixture in the center.
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Add Cashews:
- Sprinkle cashew nuts over the chicken mixture on each lettuce leaf.
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Serve:
- Arrange the prepared lettuce wraps on a serving platter and serve immediately, allowing everyone to enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of this delicious dish.
Nutritional Information (per wrap):
- Calories: 155.7
- Fat Content: 10.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 28mg
- Sodium Content: 349.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 0.6g
- Protein Content: 10.8g
Recipe Notes:
- Customization: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Storage: These lettuce wraps are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. However, keep in mind that the lettuce leaves may become wilted over time.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve these Chicken and Cashews Lettuce Wraps as an appetizer, light lunch, or part of a larger Asian-inspired meal. They pair well with steamed rice or noodles and a side of sweet chili sauce or hoisin sauce for dipping.
Enjoy this delightful Chicken and Cashews Lettuce Wrap recipe, and savor every bite of its delicious flavors and textures!
