Description

P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy appetizer featuring ground chicken sautéed with aromatic ginger, garlic, and savory Asian sauces, served in crisp butter or iceberg lettuce leaves. This quick stovetop recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors, with a satisfying crunch from water chestnuts and green onions. Ideal for a low-carb, gluten-free meal or snack, these wraps are easy to prepare and great for a light dinner or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves

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Instructions

Heat the oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil until shimmering.
Cook the chicken: Add 1 pound of ground chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring and breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
Sauté the onion: Add the finely diced small yellow onion and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Add aromatics: Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Mix sauces: Pour in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly throughout the chicken mixture.
Add crunch: Fold in the finely chopped water chestnuts from 1 (8-ounce) can and 2 sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Season: Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove the skillet from heat.
Assemble wraps: Spoon the savory chicken mixture into individual butter or iceberg lettuce leaves, serving immediately for the best texture and freshness.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make this recipe vegetarian or alter the protein.
For extra texture and crunch, consider topping the filling with chopped peanuts or crispy rice noodles.
These lettuce wraps can also be served cold, making them a convenient option for meal prep and packed lunches.