PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps
A delightful combination of seasoned ground chicken nestled in crispy lettuce leaves, embodying the vibrancy of Asian cuisine in a quick, healthy dish.
Ingrédients
For the filling
- 1 pound ground chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped Can substitute with diced bell peppers or mushrooms
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce Add more for additional flavor
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if necessary
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil For cooking the chicken
For assembly
- 8 lettuce leaves (Butter or Iceberg) For wrapping the filling
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped For garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all of your ingredients. Chop the water chestnuts and green onions, and mince the garlic and ginger.
Cooking
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Wait for it to shimmer before adding the ground chicken.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about a minute, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
- Mix in the chopped water chestnuts and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir thoroughly and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Assembly
- Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- To serve, take a spoonful of the chicken mixture and place it into a lettuce leaf. Wrap it up and enjoy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Storage
- Store the chicken filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Keep lettuce leaves separate to maintain their crispness.
- For freezing, allow the filling to cool before placing it in a freezer-safe bag.
Notes
These wraps are best enjoyed fresh. Avoid reheating the lettuce; serve fresh leaves with reheated filling.