Thai Chicken, Cashew and Mango Lettuce Wraps by the recipe of food stylit, Lovoni with perfectly grilled, succulent chicken tenders sliced up in a crisp lettuce cup & tumbled with sweet & salty mango salsa & crunchy cashews.
For Thai chicken and mango lettuce wraps you need the following ingredients:
THAI CHICKEN
1/4 cup tamari, or soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey, or coconut sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon chili paste
8 – 10 chicken tenderloins
butter or small 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 chili paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon honey
pinch of salt and pepper
How to make Thai chicken and mango lettuce wraps?
To make the salsa: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, cover and set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
To make the chicken: Combine soy, honey, zest and sambal in a medium bowl or re-sealable plastic bag. Add chicken and chill for 30 minutes. Heat a greased grill to medium. Start cooking chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting crossways into slices. Arrange leaves on a serving platter and add chicken and top with salsa.
