Craving that irresistible restaurant-style Asian flavor without leaving your kitchen? Get ready to transform your dinner game with these mouthwatering PF Chang's-inspired chicken lettuce wraps that are so delicious, they'll make your taste buds dance! In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality appetizer or main course that's not only incredibly flavorful but also surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick and healthy meal, these lettuce wraps are about to become your new culinary obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 head of butter lettuce
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing onions, mincing garlic, chopping water chestnuts, and separating lettuce leaves.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook until they become translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the chicken is completely browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce. Stir to combine and ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add chopped water chestnuts to the mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Carefully separate whole lettuce leaves from the head of butter lettuce, washing and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves, ensuring each wrap is generously filled.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor and freshness.
- Serve immediately while the chicken mixture is still warm, allowing guests to assemble their own lettuce wraps.
Tips
- Choose the Right Lettuce: Butter lettuce works best for its soft, pliable leaves that create the perfect wrap. Make sure to carefully separate and wash the leaves to keep them intact.
- Achieve Perfect Chicken Texture: Break up the ground chicken into small, uniform pieces while cooking to ensure even seasoning and a consistent texture.
- Don't Overcook the Garlic: Sauté garlic for just 30 seconds to prevent burning, which can make the dish taste bitter.
- Maximize Flavor: Let the chicken mixture simmer for a few extra minutes to allow the sauces to fully integrate and intensify the taste.
- Serve Immediately: These wraps are best enjoyed fresh and warm, so time your preparation to serve right after cooking.
- Customize to Taste: Feel free to add extra heat with sriracha or adjust the soy sauce for your preferred saltiness.
- Meal Prep Friendly: You can prepare the chicken mixture in advance and reheat it quickly when ready to serve, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 85mg
