Copycat PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps: Better Than Takeout!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (120ml) chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (60g) canned water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (30g) shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, but adds depth)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, for garnish (optional)
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed (about 16 leaves)
• 1/2 cup (40g) crispy rice noodles (available at most Asian grocery stores)
• Hoisin Sauce (extra, for serving)