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PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Prepare the perfect copycat version of PF Changs Lettuce Wraps with this simple, stress-free recipe. You can make these tasty appetizers with simple ingredients, such as ground chicken, grated ginger, and more.
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Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Lettuce Wraps

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts drained and diced (1 standard can)
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 head butter lettuce for serving

Instructions

For the Sauce

  • Whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha, and cornstarch. Set aside until ready to use. If the cornstarch settles to the bottom, whisk again before using.
    ¼ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    overhead view of ingredients for pf changs lettuce wraps.

For the Lettuce Wraps

  • Add the sesame oil to a large skillet set over medium heat.
    2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • When the sesame oil is fragrant, add the ground chicken and sauté, breaking up the chicken, until it is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
    1 pound ground chicken
    ground chicken in a frying pan.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the onions are soft.
    ¼ cup finely diced onion, 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Add the sauce to the pan and stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Cook for another minute. If the sauce thickens too quickly, thin it with ¼ cup water.
    ground chicken with pf changs lettuce wrap sauce in a frying pan.
  • Add the water chestnuts and green onions. Toss to combine and remove from the heat.
    8 ounces water chestnuts, ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
    water chestnuts and green onions added to pf changs lettuce wrap meat.
  • Fill each piece of butter lettuce with a spoonful of the chicken mixture and serve.
    1 head butter lettuce

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Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat and fill the lettuce leaves as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1194mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1415IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg