P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

By daiseyduck

This iconic dish became a copycat at many restaurants during the low-carb craze. Try this version from the restaurant that started it all. These chicken wraps are quick and easy and can be made as an appetizer or main course.

Ingredients

• 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons water
• Salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, minced
• 2 small dried chiles (optional)
• 8 ounces can bamboo shoots, minced
• 8 ounces can water chestnuts, minced
• 1 package Chinese rice noodles, prepared according to package
• Iceberg lettuce leaves

Details

Adapted from recipelion.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cooking Sauce:

1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Cover mushrooms with boiling water, let stand 30 minutes then drain. Cut and discard woody stems. Mince mushrooms. Set aside.

Mix all ingredients for cooking sauce in bowl, and set aside.

In medium bowl, combine cornstarch, sherry, soy sauce, water, salt, pepper and chicken. Stir to coat chicken thoroughly. Stir in 1 teaspoon oil and let sit 15 minutes to marinate. Heat wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Add 3 tablespoons oil, then add chicken and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.