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Quick PF Changs Lettuce Wraps Recipe 15 Minutes Easy Homemade

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A quick and easy homemade version of PF Chang’s famous lettuce wraps, ready in just 15 minutes. This recipe features savory ground chicken with a flavorful sauce served in crisp iceberg lettuce leaves.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (avocado oil preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly (reserve some for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste (optional)
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic, finely chop onion and water chestnuts, slice green onions. Rinse and separate iceberg lettuce leaves carefully to avoid tears. Set aside.
  2. Make the sauce: whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha if using in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the chicken. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until onions soften and garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Stir in chopped water chestnuts and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the filling.
  6. Stir in most of the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Spoon the savory filling into the crisp lettuce leaves. Garnish with reserved green onions and optional toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure chicken browns well. Add garlic after chicken starts browning to avoid burnt garlic. Chop water chestnuts finely for best texture. Adjust heat to medium-high to prevent burning sauce. Sauce thickens better if cooked a minute or two longer. Keep lettuce separate until serving to maintain crispness. Filling can be made ahead and refrigerated. Use tamari and gluten-free hoisin for gluten-free version. Substitute ground chicken with mushrooms and tofu for vegetarian option.

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