Craving that mouthwatering restaurant experience without leaving your kitchen? Get ready to unlock the ultimate copycat recipe that will transport your taste buds straight to PF Chang's! These irresistible chicken lettuce wraps are not just a dish, they're a culinary adventure that combines crispy, savory ground chicken with the fresh, crisp embrace of butter lettuce. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or simply treat yourself to a restaurant-quality meal, this recipe is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 head of butter lettuce
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping: mince onions, crush garlic, chop water chestnuts, and separate lettuce leaves.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced onions and garlic to the hot oil, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it's completely browned and no pink remains.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat the chicken.
- Add chopped water chestnuts and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat and let the mixture rest for 1-2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Carefully separate whole butter lettuce leaves, creating natural "cups" for serving.
- Spoon the hot chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf, filling them generously.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for added flavor and color.
- Serve immediately while the chicken mixture is warm, allowing guests to wrap and eat as desired.
Tips
- Use fresh, crisp butter lettuce for the best texture and presentation
- Make sure to break down the ground chicken into very fine crumbles for an authentic restaurant-style consistency
- Don't rush the sautéing process - letting the onions and garlic develop their flavors is key to depth of taste
- For extra crunch, consider slightly toasting chopped water chestnuts before adding them to the chicken mixture
- If you want to make the dish spicier, add a touch of sriracha or red pepper flakes
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to ensure a smooth, quick cooking process
- Serve immediately while the chicken mixture is still warm for the best flavor and texture experience
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 80mg
