Copycat P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Copycat P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

4 servings
This P.F. Chang's lettuce wrap copycat recipe uses ground chicken for an easy low-carb dinner.

Ingredients

  • hoisin sauce
    3 tbsp
  • low-sodium soy sauce
    2 tbsp
  • rice wine vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • Sriracha
    1 tbsp
  • sesame oil
    1 tsp
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • onion
    1 medium
  • garlic
    2 clove
  • ginger
    1 tbsp
  • ground chicken
    1 lb
  • canned water chestnuts
    ½ c
  • green onions
    2
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • leafy lettuce

    for serving, leaves separated

    1 large
  • Cooked white rice

    for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, and sesame oil.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add ground chicken and cook until opaque and mostly cooked through, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. 

  3. 3

    Pour in sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until sauce reduces slightly and chicken is cooked through completely. Turn off heat and stir in chestnuts and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Spoon rice, if using, and a large scoop (about 1/4 cup) of chicken mixture into center of each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.

Copycat P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Copycat P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

30 min4 servings314 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the iconic P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps? This copycat recipe brings those craveable flavors right to your kitchen, perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a special date night in. It’s an easy Asian chicken recipe that’s also a fantastic low-carb dinner option. You'll love how this recipe captures the sweet and savory essence of your restaurant favorite using simple, fresh ingredients. The combination of hoisin, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar creates a perfectly balanced sauce, while ground chicken keeps it quick and incredibly tender.

Get ready for a burst of vibrant, umami-rich flavor with every bite. The ground chicken, infused with an aromatic blend of freshly grated ginger and minced garlic, is sautéed to perfection, creating a savory foundation. This is beautifully complemented by the subtle sweetness of hoisin and the tang of rice wine vinegar, all brought together in a luscious sauce. Nestled within crisp, cool leafy lettuce leaves and dotted with crunchy canned water chestnuts, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures. It's an incredibly satisfying main dish that feels light, fresh, and naturally fits a low-carb lifestyle.

This recipe offers easy ways to customize to your taste. For those who love a kick, increase the amount of sriracha or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. If you don't have water chestnuts, a finely diced bell pepper or jicama could provide a similar crunch, though the flavor would be different. While specifically designed for ground chicken, you could explore using ground turkey or even finely diced mushrooms for a vegetarian option, adjusting cook times as needed.

These Copycat P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps make an ideal date night appetizer or a satisfying weeknight dinner or lunch. Serve them as a light, flavorful main dish on their own, or alongside some warm cooked white rice for a more substantial meal.

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