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Crispy PF Chang’s Style Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy Asian chicken lettuce wraps inspired by PF Chang’s, featuring a savory-sweet sauce and crunchy chicken coating perfect for a light yet flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey as a lean alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying; can use avocado oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (yellow or white)
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped (canned is fine)
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use low sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • Optional: shredded carrots or chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Carefully separate the iceberg leaves, rinse under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the egg.
  4. Season ground chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, dip small spoonfuls of the chicken mixture first into the beaten egg, then coat with the panko-cornstarch mix.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken pieces in a single layer without overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
  7. Add chopped water chestnuts and green onions, cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
  8. Return the crispy chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over. Toss gently to coat and simmer for 1–2 minutes until hot and sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Spoon the chicken mixture into prepared lettuce leaves. Garnish with shredded carrots or cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use gluten-free tamari and gluten-free panko or crushed rice cereal for a gluten-free version. To keep chicken crispy when reheating, warm in a hot skillet instead of microwaving. Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying to maintain crispiness. Add sriracha for a spicy kick. Prepare lettuce first and keep chilled until serving for best texture.

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