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Crispy P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe Easy Savory Chicken Filling

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These crispy lettuce wraps feature a savory ground chicken filling with garlic, ginger, and crunchy water chestnuts, delivering a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (preferably lean)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 head iceberg or butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • Chopped cilantro or fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
  • Chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds for crunch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Drain and finely chop the water chestnuts. Slice green onions, keeping whites and greens separate. Wash lettuce leaves gently and pat dry.
  2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add ground chicken, crumble into the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Break into small pieces for even cooking.
  5. Stir in water chestnuts and green onion whites; cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Pour sauce over chicken mixture, stir well to coat. Add cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in green onion greens. Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce or sugar if needed.
  8. Spoon warm chicken filling into lettuce leaves. Garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure chicken browns properly. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Finely chop water chestnuts for even crunch. Keep lettuce leaves dry to avoid sogginess. Cornstarch slurry is key to thickening the sauce. If chicken seems dry, add a splash of chicken broth during cooking. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free oyster sauce.

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