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The Ultimate P.F. Chang’s Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Quick & Low Carb)

A close-up of a single serving of savory chicken lettuce wraps filling, featuring glossy sauce, chicken pieces, and nuts, nestled in a crisp lettuce cup.
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Recreate the famous savory restaurant flavor at home with this quick, low-carb chicken lettuce wraps recipe. This filling uses ground chicken, crisp vegetables, and a balanced Asian sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or lean ground turkey)
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid or fat.
  3. Add the diced mushrooms, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, pepper, and water to create the sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  6. Add the chopped water chestnuts. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Do not overcook, as you want the water chestnuts to remain crisp.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half of the chopped green onions.
  8. Arrange the washed lettuce cups on a serving platter. Spoon the warm chicken filling into each lettuce cup.
  9. Garnish the wraps with the remaining green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • To keep the lettuce crisp, wash and dry the leaves thoroughly before assembling. Use the inner, cupped leaves for the best structure.
  • For a keto chicken lettuce cups version, ensure your hoisin sauce has no added sugar or substitute with a low-carb alternative.
  • This savory chicken filling freezes well. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to three months.

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