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Easy Crispy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe 5-Step PF Changs Copycat

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy Asian chicken lettuce wraps inspired by PF Changs, featuring a savory-sweet glaze and fresh crunchy lettuce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (lean but not extra-lean)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or peanut oil (for frying)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce or butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, extra sliced green onions, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger. Rinse and separate the lettuce leaves, then pat dry. Chop water chestnuts and slice green onions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and sriracha if using. Set aside for flavors to meld slightly.
  3. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet or wok. Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with your spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden and crispy on edges, around 7-8 minutes. Avoid stirring too often to get crispy texture.
  5. Stir in chopped water chestnuts and green onions. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  6. Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Garnish with chopped peanuts and extra green onions if desired. Serve immediately for best crunch.

Notes

Avoid stirring the chicken too often to achieve crispy texture. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen. Warm lettuce leaves slightly under a damp towel if too cold. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Vegetarian version can use crumbled firm tofu or cooked lentils instead of chicken.

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