Description

These PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick dinner, easy recipe, and one of those food ideas that always feels fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Tender ground chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, garlic, ginger, and a savory homemade sauce come together in crisp lettuce cups for a light meal that works as an easy dinner, healthy snack, party appetizer, or fun weeknight dinner idea.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

1 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped

3 green onions, sliced

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 head butter lettuce or 2 heads if small, leaves separated and washed

2 tablespoons chopped peanuts optional

1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional

sriracha for serving optional

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, then set them aside for serving.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

4. Stir in the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through.

6. Stir in the chopped water chestnuts and half of the green onions.

7. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well to coat the chicken mixture evenly.

8. Let the filling simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

9. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper if needed.

10. Spoon the warm chicken filling into the lettuce leaves.

11. Top with the remaining green onions, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or sriracha if desired.

12. Serve immediately while the filling is warm and the lettuce is crisp.

Notes

Butter lettuce gives a soft, flexible wrap, while iceberg gives extra crunch. Either works well.

Chop the water chestnuts finely so they mix evenly into the filling and give the classic texture in every bite.

Store the filling and lettuce separately so the wraps stay crisp when serving leftovers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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