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Thai Chicken, Cashew & Mango Lettuce Wraps
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THAI CHICKEN, CASHEW & MANGO LETTUCE WRAPS

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 3
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Lovoni

Ingredients

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THAI CHICKEN
  • 1/4 cup tamari, or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey, or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste
  • 8 – 10 chicken tenderloins
  • butter or small romaine cos lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup toasted cashews
MANGO SALSA
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled & diced
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Thai or regular basil
  • 1 tablespoons sambal oelek Asian chili paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • pinch of salt & pepper

Instructions

To make the salsa:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover & set aside in the fridge until ready to use.

To make the chicken:

  • Combine soy, honey, zest & sambal in a medium bowl or re-sealable plastic bag. Add chicken & stir or turn to coat. Cover or seal & chill 30 minutes if time permits.
  • Heat a greased grill (barbie) to medium. Remove chicken from marinade & cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until chicken has good grill marks & is thoroughly cooked. Cover & let stand for 5 minutes before cutting crossways into slices.
  • Arrange leaves on a serving platter. Add chicken & top with salsa. Serve 3 to 4.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1714mg | Potassium: 1023mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1564IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg