Description
These PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick dinner idea packed with bold Asian flavors. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy recipe that’s low-carb and full of crunch. This healthy snack or appetizer features tender ground chicken, hoisin sauce, and crisp water chestnuts served in cool butter lettuce leaves — a satisfying balance of texture and flavor. Ideal for quick weeknight meals, entertaining, or even meal prep lunchboxes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound ground chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
Instructions
1. Peel and mince garlic and ginger; slice green onions if using.
2. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the ground chicken.
3. Break up the chicken and cook until browned and liquid has evaporated.
4. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha; mix until the chicken is coated.
6. Add diced water chestnuts and stir for a minute to heat through.
7. Spoon warm filling into lettuce leaves and top with green onions.
8. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Let the chicken cook until all moisture evaporates before adding sauces for maximum flavor.
Dice all ingredients uniformly so each bite is balanced.
Dry the lettuce thoroughly to avoid soggy wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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