Description
These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick, easy, and delicious meal inspired by P.F. Chang’s but with a homemade, healthier twist. Ground chicken is cooked with fresh veggies and coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce combining soy, hoisin, and peanut butter flavors. Served in crisp lettuce leaves, they offer a light yet satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ onion, finely diced
- 1 cup red or green pepper, finely diced
- 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained & finely diced
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Oils and Flavorings
- 1 Tablespoon peanut oil (plus 2 Tablespoons for cooking)
- ½ Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
Sauces and Sweeteners
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
Garnish
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
- Lettuce or your favorite Asian salad for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, honey, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and powdered ginger in a bowl until well combined. If the peanut butter is firm, microwave the mixture for 30-60 seconds to melt it and blend evenly.
- Cook the chicken and aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, finely diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and the onions are translucent.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced red or green peppers and finely diced water chestnuts. Cook for about 5 more minutes until the peppers are slightly softened but still crisp.
- Simmer with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until everything is evenly coated and heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken mixture into fresh lettuce leaves or serve over your favorite Asian salad, noodles, or rice. Garnish with crushed peanuts and sliced green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe is gluten and dairy-free, making it a healthy choice for many dietary needs.
- You can adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to control the level of spiciness.
- If you prefer, substitute ground turkey or pork for the chicken.
- Use iceberg or butter lettuce for sturdy wraps that hold the filling well.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Calories: 209.1 kcal
- Sugar: 8.6 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 9.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 18.7 g
- Cholesterol: 43.6 mg
