PF Chang’s Copycat Lettuce Wraps

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PF Chang’s Copycat Lettuce Wraps

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil or any oil you prefer
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2/3 cup chopped water chestnuts
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic paste optional
  • 2 whole green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • Rice noodles
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Romaine lettuce or butter lettuce
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and the ground chicken. Sprinkle a dash of salt and pepper. If the chicken releases excess water, drain it and continue cooking until golden. Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl.
  • In the same pan, add another tablespoon of peanut oil along with the mushrooms and water chestnuts. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
  • Add the minced ginger and garlic, and saute for another minute.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Then add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Mix everything together.
  • Toss in the cilantro and green onions, and mix again. Taste and adjust the seasoning as per your preference. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
  • Optional: Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Break the rice noodles into smaller sections. Test if the oil is hot enough by adding one rice noodle – it should puff up quickly. Once hot, fry the rest until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.
  • Take your romaine or butter lettuce leaves, fill them with the chicken mixture, and top with crispy noodles. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Water chestnuts are readily available at Asian markets, supermarkets, or online.
  • You can swap water chestnuts for zucchini or leave them out if you prefer.
  • For a vegetarian option, use finely chopped mushrooms or tofu, and add chopped zucchini.
  • Remember, soy sauce and hoisin sauce are salty, so adjust the salt according to your taste.

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