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Easy Copycat PF Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe in 15 Minutes

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A quick and tasty copycat recipe of PF Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps, ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples and fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (lean, preferably fresh)
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, extra sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the water chestnuts and slice the green onions. Mince the garlic and ginger. Separate the lettuce leaves, rinse, and set aside to dry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar or honey, and chili garlic sauce if using. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it apart until it starts to brown but is not fully cooked.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Add chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir continuously and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C).
  7. Spoon the hot chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Garnish with extra green onions, cilantro, or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If sauce is too salty, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to balance flavors. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure chicken browns properly. Finely chop water chestnuts for best texture. Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium intake. Store chicken mixture separately from lettuce if making ahead.

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