Chicken and Cashews in Lettuce Cups

Name: Chicken and Cashews in Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated; 227 grams sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 Tbsps canola oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp grated ginger; 3 Tbsps honey; 3 Tbsps low-sodium soy sauce; 4 servings Pepper; 59 milliliters roasted unsalted cashews; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced; 680 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Chicken and Cashews in Lettuce Cups might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 39g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 399 calories. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. A mixture of honey, soy sauce, canolan oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the roasted cashews you could follow this main course with the Banana Cajeta Cashew Gelato as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.

Instructions

Combine the soy sauce and honey in a small bowl; set aside.

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Soy Sauce

Honey

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Bowl

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium and stir in the garlic and ginger.

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Whole Chicken

Garlic

Ginger

Pepper

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the scallions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the water chestnuts and half the soy sauce mixture and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.

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Water Chestnuts

Green Onions

Soy Sauce

Whole Chicken

Remove from heat and sprinkle with the cashews. Divide the lettuce leaves among individual plates and spoon the chicken over the top.

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Lettuce Leaf

Cashews

Whole Chicken

Serve with the remaining soy sauce mixture for drizzling. Substitution: In place of the chicken, try steak, pork, or shrimp in this zesty update of the Chinese-restaurant classic.

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Soy Sauce

Whole Chicken

Shrimp