Instant Pot Chicken Lettuce Wraps

I love the lettuce wraps from PF Chang’s and Pei Wei and I’m thrilled that I finally found a great way to make them at home. And thanks to the Instant Pot (find yours here: https://amzn.to/2IwksUW), I get that restaurant-style depth of flavor in only 25 minutes!

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This super-easy recipe is incredibly flavorful. It works equally well as an appetizer or as a low-carb lunch or dinner. If you’re all about quick and delicious recipes, you’ve found a great one!

This recipe works just as well with ground turkey, and you can usually find hoisin and sriracha sauces in the international section of your grocery store.

The hardest part of this recipe actually happens in the produce aisle. Finding just the right lettuce is the key to the perfect outcome. I find Butter, Bibb, or Boston lettuce are the easiest to fold, and most flavorful, but don’t be afraid to experiment with other kinds of greens!

This super-easy recipe is incredibly flavorful.

Ingredients:

Sauce Mixture:

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Sriracha sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

Pot Mixture:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onions, finely diced
• 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5-inch piece fresh ginger, minced

To Finish:

• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and diced
• 2-3 green onions, green parts only, sliced thin
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 head butter, bibb, or Boston lettuce, leaves separated

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together all Sauce Mixture ingredients and set aside.
2. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
3. When oil gets hot, add the onions and ground meat. Cook and stir until no pink remains.
4. Drain out all liquid, then add garlic, ginger and half the sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
6. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 0 minutes.
7. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
8. Stir and then drain out any remaining liquid. Add remaining sauce and stir to warm through, returning to SAUTE as needed.
9. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then add the carrot, water chestnuts, green onions, and toasted sesame oil.
10. Serve warm with lettuce leaves on the side. Scoop a few tablespoons of chicken mixture into a lettuce leaf, roll and eat.

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.