Healthy Recipes Ingredient Meat & Poultry Chicken Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps 4.8 (6) 5 Reviews This recipe produces a large batch of sweet-and-spicy ground chicken studded with crunchy cashews and celery—making it great for easy weeknight entertaining or meal prepping. By Laura Kanya Laura Kanya Laura Kanya is a recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 6, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine Keely Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Dairy-Free Low-Sodium High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided ½ cup sliced scallions, plus more for garnish ¼ cup sliced shallot 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 pounds ground chicken or turkey ¾ cup unsalted cashews or peanuts, toasted ½ cup thinly sliced celery ½ cup no-salt-added chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce 2 tablespoons 50%-less-sodium tamari 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 16 leaves Boston or Bibb lettuce Toasted sesame seeds & thinly sliced bird's eye chiles for garnish Directions Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large flat-bottom wok or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add scallions, shallot and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2 to 4 minutes. Increase heat to high and add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and chicken (or turkey). Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add nuts and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery is soft, about 3 minutes more. Whisk broth and cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in lime juice, brown sugar, chile-garlic sauce, tamari and sesame oil. Add to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Serve about 1/3 cup filling in each lettuce leaf. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds and/or chiles and serve with lime wedges, if desired. To make ahead: Refrigerate filling (Steps 1-2) airtight for up to 2 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 319 Calories 20g Fat 12g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 2 lettuce wraps Calories 319 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 6g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 23g 46% Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 98mg 33% Sodium 281mg 12% Potassium 810mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.