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Curry Cashew Chicken Lettuce Cups: Fresh, Crunchy & Full of Flavor

If you’re craving something light yet satisfying, these Curry Cashew Chicken Lettuce Cups are a perfect choice. The combination of tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy cashews, and the warm spice of...

Curry Cashew Chicken Lettuce Cups: Fresh, Crunchy & Full of Flavor
Recipe Overview
Prep - min
Cook - min
Total -
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts ((poached and cubed))
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced cored Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady apple
  • ¼ cup cashew pieces ((toasted))
  • ¼ cup currants
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp each sea salt and ground white pepper ((plus more as needed))
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 12 whole butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 tbsp raw hemp hearts ((optional))

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, apple, cashews, and currants.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, pepper, and ginger until smooth.
  3. 3
    Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  4. 4
    Spoon the salad into butter lettuce leaves and sprinkle with hemp hearts, if desired, for a nutrient-rich crunch.
Note: Adjust spices to taste. Enjoy your meal!
About the Chef
Mareya Ibrahim

The Fit Foodie

Award-winning chef, author, and nutrition expert dedicated to proving that healthy food can be irresistible.

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