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PF Chang Lettuce Wraps

Cultural Context

PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps are inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine, where lettuce leaves are often used to wrap flavorful fillings. This dish has gained popularity in American restaurants, particularly as a healthier appetizer option. The combination of savory chicken, crunchy vegetables, and fresh lettuce creates a delightful contrast that appeals to many. Today, variations exist worldwide, adapting the filling to suit local tastes and preferences.

Chinese-AmericanCNappetizer
30 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground chicken
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
to taste sriracha
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 cup water chestnuts
1/2 cup green onions
8 large lettuce leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while tamari is often less expensive.

1

Cook ground chicken in a sauté pan on medium-high heat, breaking it up into pieces and draining the extra fat.

2

Add chopped onion, ginger, and garlic to the pan and sauté until the onion is almost translucent.

3

Stir in sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, cooking for a few minutes.

4

Add water chestnuts and green onions to the mixture and cook until tender.

5

Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves to serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulacutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanutssoygluten

Also Known As

Lettuce WrapsAsian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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