Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Notes:

  • Original recipe called for red onion, removed 2020-02-29.

Yields: 4

Preparation time: 15

Cooking time: 10

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts/thighs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cashew pieces, toasted
  • 1 head of lettuce

Directions

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to skillet. Season with garlic poweder, salt, pepper, basil. Saute until chicken is almost completely cooked.
  • Add coconut aminos and stir until the liquid from the coconut aminos starts to evaporate.
  • Add the maple syrup and continue to stir for another 2-3 minutes until the maple syrup and coconut aminos have cooked down and there is very little liquid left in the pan.
  • Add the cashews and stir until heated.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Fill lettuce with chicken mixture and enjoy.

Category: Entree

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