PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

As you may have noticed, I love asian food! 

 

These are super easy and delicious and taste just like the real thing!

 

Stir-Fry Sauce: mix in a small bowl and set aside

2 T. dark soy sauce

2 T. dark brown sugar

1 t. rice vinegar

 

Chicken: directions below

3 T. vegetable oil

3/4 lb. chicken breast ( I use tenders)

1 8 oz can diced water chestnuts (diced)

1 cup diced straw mushrooms (diced)

2 green onions chopped

1 clove minced garlic

 

iceberg or bibb lettuce (washed and separated)

 

Special Sauce: mix all ingredients a small sauce pan, heat on low

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

2 T. soy

2 T. rice vinegar

2 T. ketchup

1 T. lime juice

1/8 t. sesame oil

2 t. water

* 2-3 t. chili garlic sauce (add this if you want more heat)

*1 T. chinese hot mustard powder (add this if you want even more heat)

 

For the Chicken:

1.  In large frying pan, heat 3 T. vegetable oil to high heat and saute chicken breast for 5-6 minutes until cooked.  Remove from pan, let cool and chop into small chunks.  Leave remaining oil in pan. 

2. Heat remaining oil to high and add chopped chicken, water chestnuts, mushrooms, green onions and garlic.  Add stir-fry sauce and saute  for 6-7 minutes.  Spoon into lettuce cups, pour on special sauce, and serve!