Crispy PF Changs Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps
A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken lettuce wraps inspired by PF Chang’s, featuring a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground chicken (lean but not too dry)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- 1/4 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, shredded carrots, extra green onions, cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and sriracha if using. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no longer pink and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped water chestnuts, and sliced green onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken mixture. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- While the chicken simmers, separate lettuce leaves carefully, rinse, and pat dry. Arrange on a serving platter.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce cup. Garnish with optional toppings like chopped peanuts, shredded carrots, or extra green onions.
Notes
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free version. Pat lettuce leaves dry to avoid sogginess. Cook chicken on medium-high heat to develop crispy bits. Stir sauce constantly to prevent burning. Reheat leftovers gently to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (a
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 25
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