Most recipes from melskitchencafe are a big thumbs up in our book! I have had the hardest time finding a lettuce wrap recipe that i even want to eat after making them. I just haven't loved any that i have tried. This totally changed that though! These were really tasty! And easy!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow or white onion
- 1 cup finely diced (or shredded) carrots
- 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped raw cashews (lightly toasted, if desired)
- Bibb or green leaf lettuce leaves for wrapping
- Chopped cucumbers and tomatoes for serving
DIRECTIONS
- In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion and carrots. Add the garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper and add to the skillet with the onions and carrots. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken pieces are cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce and maple syrup and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, letting the soy sauce and maple syrup bubble and simmer.
- Stir in the cashews, cooking until they are just heated through. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve in lettuce leaves topped with tomatoes and cucumbers (the freshness adds a delicious element to the flavors!).
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