Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These ground chicken lettuce wraps are sweet, savory, and packed with texture. Inspired by PF Chang’s, they’re easy to make at home and fully customizable for spicy, mild, or family-friendly versions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 –4 green onions , chopped
- 1 can water chestnuts , finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms , finely chopped (optional)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger (optional)
- 1 –2 tsp chili sauce or Sriracha (optional)
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Optional toppings:
- Crispy rice noodles
- Crushed peanuts
- Sweet chili sauce
- Yum Yum sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook ground chicken until browned
- Add garlic, green onions, and mushrooms; cook 2–3 minutes
- Stir in water chestnuts
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and chili sauce
- Add sauce to skillet and simmer 2–3 minutes
- Taste and adjust seasoning
- Serve in lettuce leaves with toppings
Notes
- Chop ingredients finely for the best texture in every bite
- Adjust hoisin and soy sauce to balance sweetness and saltiness
- Keep lettuce cold for a crisp contrast
- Add toppings just before serving to maintain crunch
- Use chili sauces or fresh peppers to control heat level
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 620mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g