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Pf Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Pf Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

This Pf Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe is a fantastic choice. It combines minced meat and very crunchy water chestnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of ground chicken or finely minced breast.
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil for the hot skillet.
  • 1/2 cup of canned water chestnuts diced small.
  • 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce for a sweet glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for a salty base.
  • 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar for the tang.
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger grated very finely.
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced small for flavor.
  • 3 green onions sliced thin for the garnish.
  • 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce for the wrap.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cold Lettuce

  • Wash the lettuce and pull the leaves apart gently. Place them in ice water to keep them very crunchy.

Brown the Minced Chicken

  • Heat oil in your wok over a high heat now. Add the chicken and cook until it is white and crumbly.

Make the Savory Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk hoisin, soy, and vinegar. Add the ginger and garlic and stir very well today.

Add the Water Chestnuts

  • Stir the diced chestnuts into the hot chicken meat. These add a very loud crunch to every bite.

Pour the Glaze Over

  • Pour the brown sauce over the chicken and chestnuts. Toss well so every piece of meat is fully coated.

Simmer the Meat Filling

  • Let the sauce bubble for two minutes in the pan. The liquid will get thick and very sticky quickly.

Garnish with Green Onions

  • Stir in the sliced green onions at the very end. This keeps them bright green and fresh for the plate.

Fill the Lettuce Cups

  • Scoop the hot meat into the cold lettuce leaves. Serve them while the chicken is still very warm today.

Notes

  • Use iceberg lettuce for the most watery crunch.
  • Mince the chicken very small for a better texture.
  • Do not overcook the garlic or it gets bitter today.
  • Use a very hot pan to get a nice brown color.
  • Add sriracha if you love a very spicy wrap.
  • Dry the lettuce leaves well so they are not slippery.
  • Add extra water chestnuts for a much bigger crunch.
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