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Three butter lettuce wraps on a white plate showing glossy dark amber hoisin chicken. (PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps)
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PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps: The Ultimate Glossy Copycat Recipe

Recreate the iconic PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps with this easy copycat recipe. Featuring seared golden-brown chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and a thick, glossy dark amber hoisin sauce served in vibrant butter lettuce leaves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) Ground Chicken Lean
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Neutral Oil Avocado or Vegetable oil
  • 8 oz (225g) Water Chestnuts Drained and finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced (approx. 15g)
  • 1 tbsp (6g) Fresh Ginger Minced
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) Hoisin Sauce For gloss and sweetness
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Soy Sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar For acidity
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Toasted Sesame Oil Added at the end
  • 2 heads Butter Lettuce Cleaned and separated into cups
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet or Wok Essential for high-heat searing.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For precise dicing of aromatics.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean butter lettuce leaves and soak in ice water to crisp. Dry thoroughly before serving.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until smooth.
Cooking the Filling
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden-brown, then break into crumbles.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and diced water chestnuts. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the sauce mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens into a dark, glossy glaze coating the chicken.
Finishing
  1. Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, and top with sliced green onions and red pepper flakes. Spoon into lettuce cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 24gFat: 14gFiber: 3g

Notes

For extra crunch, add diced celery along with the water chestnuts.
If the sauce is too thin, use a 1 tsp cornstarch slurry to thicken it instantly.
Keyword Copycat Lettuce Wraps,Healthy Asian Recipe,PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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