Author Notes
PF Chang's may be a chain restaurant and yes, they may serve up a very Americanized Chinese menu, but you have to admit their lettuce wraps are pretty darn good. Obviously, I've developed a slight affection toward these little lettuce cups of perfection, so you can imagine my disappointment when I discovered that there isn't a single location in NYC. Alas, I decided to develop my own version to satisfy my craving. And after several renditions, this Japanese-inspired version has become my favorite. The slight crunch of the edamame, paired with a no-nonsense punch of wasabi takes these very lunch-worthy lettuce wraps to a whole new level.
—The Brown Bag Gourmet
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Ingredients
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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2 tablespoons
vegetable oil
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1
large garlic clove, minced
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1/2 cup
yellow onion, diced
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2
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/3 cup
carrots, sliced
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1/2 cup
mushrooms, diced
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1 cup
water chestnuts, diced
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1/3 cup
edamame, shelled
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3-4 tablespoons
Soyaki marinade (I like Trader Joe's Island Soyaki)
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1
head of lettuce (any variety you prefer)
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1
sliced green onion, for garnish
- Wasabi Lime Dressing
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1/4 cup
lightly seasoned rice vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon
wasabi paste, more to taste if you like
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juice of 1 small lime
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1 pinch
sea salt
Directions
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Heat vegetable oil in large saute pan. Add minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
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Sear chicken breasts in pan on medium heat to build a nice golden crust and reduce to medium low to finish, keeping the chicken tender and moist.
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Remove chicken from pan and set aside to rest.
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Saute onions, carrots, mushrooms and water chestnuts in chicken drippings, adding additional oil if needed. Cook only a few minutes on medium low heat, so that veggies are still slightly crisp.
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Dice rested chicken into bite-size pieces and add back into the pan along with edamame.
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Reduce heat to low and finish with soyaki marinade. Allow to simmer until marinade is warmed through and chicken mixture is coated.
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Rinse and dry lettuce leaves and fill with chicken mixture. Top with sliced green onion and prepared wasabi lime dressing, to taste.
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Pack up your lettuce cups, filling and dressing. Brown bag it all and prepare to wow the office lunch crowd or your friends!
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