cashew-chicken-lettuce-cups

  • 2 Tbsp. tamari or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
  • 2 Tbsp. honey or agave nectar
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut or grapeseed oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 in. pieces
  • pepper & sea salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. grated ginger root
  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
  • 1 8-oz. can sliced water chesnuts, drained
  • 1/4 c. roasted, unsalted cashews
  • 1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated

Combine tamari and honey/agave in a small bowl, set aside.

Heat oil in large skillet over med/high heat. Season chicken with sea salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken begins to brown, about 3 min.

Lower heat to medium and stir in garlic and ginger. Add scallions and cook for 1 min. Stir in water chesnuts and soy sauce mixture. Continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 4 min. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cashews.

Divide lettuce leaves among individual plates and spoon chicken over the top.

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