Description

This Copycat P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe recreates the popular appetizer with a flavorful ground chicken filling tossed in a savory hoisin-based sauce, served fresh in crisp lettuce leaves. The dish combines the sweetness of hoisin, tanginess of rice vinegar, and a hint of spice from Sriracha, making for a light, delicious, and healthy starter or main meal option.

Ingredients

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Sauce

3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. Sriracha (optional)
1 tsp. sesame oil

Main

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger
1 lb. ground chicken
1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To Serve

Large leafy lettuce leaves, separated
Cooked white rice (optional)

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Instructions

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, and sesame oil until well combined to form the flavorful sauce base.
Sauté aromatics: Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Cook chicken: Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the chicken turns opaque and is mostly cooked through.
Add sauce and finish cooking: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and the chicken to fully cook.
Incorporate remaining ingredients: Turn off the heat, then stir in sliced water chestnuts and green onions. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve: Spoon cooked white rice (if using) and a generous scoop (about 1/4 cup) of the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.

Notes

Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the dish.
Water chestnuts add a nice crunchy texture, but you can omit if unavailable.
Sriracha can be adjusted or omitted to control spiciness.
Butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce works well as they are sturdy and tender.
For a gluten-free version, ensure the hoisin and soy sauce are gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup chicken mixture with lettuce)
Calories: 260 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg