PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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A copycat recipe that you can easily make right at home in just 20 minutes. And it tastes a million times better too!
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reasons to make pf chang’s chicken lettuce wraps
- Lightning fast recipe
- Budget-friendly
- Copycat favorite
- Healthy and low-carb yet so filling
- Can easily be doubled or tripled
- Freezes and reheats very well
Ingredients
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is a great economical, quick cooking option. Ground turkey, pork or beef (extra lean) can also be used.
Garlic
We love subbing in garlic puree, one of our favorite meal prep hacks to cut down on prep time even more.
Onion
Yellow, sweet or white onion will all work well here.
Hoisin
A key ingredient, the hoisin adds a complementary sweet, savory and tangy flavor to the filling.
Soy sauce
Tamari and coconut aminos can be used for gluten-free options.
Rice wine vinegar
Rice vinegar and rice wine vinegar are the same, and are used interchangeably.
Ginger
Similar to the garlic, we love subbing in ginger puree in a pinch.
Sriracha
For a little bit of heat! Chili garlic paste is also a great sub.
Water chestnuts
This helps bulk up the filling, and adds a nice little crunch.
Butter lettuce
Sturdy lettuce such as Bib or butter lettuce are both great options.
tips and tricks for success
- Use your favorite protein. This recipe will work well with quick-cooking ground chicken or ground turkey. Finely diced chicken breasts or chicken thighs can also be used.
- Use reduced sodium soy sauce. Reduced sodium has less sodium and less salt without compromising flavor.
- Make it mild. Need something a little more mild for the littles at home? Skip the Sriracha altogether.
- Sturdy leaves are best. Use Bibb or butter lettuce – both are ideal for wrapping as they have wide, pliable and sturdy leaves without falling apart when filled.
- Freeze leftovers. The filling is very freezer-friendly. Portion the leftover filling into plastic freezer bags in individual servings, squeezing out any excess air before sealing. Label, date and freeze up to 3 months.
what to serve with pf chang’s chicken lettuce wraps
Tools For This Recipe
Large cast iron skillet
PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Frequently Asked Questions
Bib or butter lettuce are both great choices – strong and sturdy that can hold up filling without breaking apart. Romaine lettuce is also a great option for a crisper wrap.
The optional Sriracha adds a little bit of heat but can be skipped altogether without compromising flavor.
Use gluten-free hoisin sauce, and swap the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Rice wine vinegar is generally gluten-free such as Marukan Rice Vinegar.
Leftover filling can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, adding a splash of chicken broth when reheating (if needed). Store leftover lettuce separately in an airtight container or Ziploc bag to prevent sogginess and wilting.
Yes! Let the filling cool completely and portion into plastic freezer bags. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, reheating over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha, optional
- 1 (8-ounce) can whole water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 head butter lettuce
Equipment
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Sriracha until onions have become translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in chestnuts and green onions until tender, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style.
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I’m a huge fan of PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps and these are very close, perhaps a little less sweet. I added just a smidge of Better than Bullion chicken flavor and would maybe add a little sesame oil to the chicken when browning. These will be on a regular rotation – very easy and so delicious!
These are a staple for any “Asian night” themed potluck I do. These are so delicious! I make make it gluten free by using tamari (GF soy sauce) and making my own hoisin sauce with tamari. Thanks for a great recipe.
Delish!
I’ve made this recipe several times over the years.
This is the internet generated nutrition facts for the ingredients in the recipe above.
4 servings
1 cup per serving
435 calories
25.8g fat
31.35mg sodium
34.9g carbs
3.6g fiber
5.5g sugar
15.1g protein
I like to add diced mushrooms and diced green peppers to my recipe (this is not included in the nutritional facts posted in this comment). I hope this helps!
Delicious!! Will definitely be added into my favorite recipe book.
Doesn’t have to be a cast iron skillet? Would it make a huge difference if I just used a regular skillet?
This was a good and easy recipe!! Enjoyed it very much!
Whole family enjoyed, thank you for sharing the recipe! Will be making again very soon.
Nutritional Information?
Excellent
This was delicious! I am a college student and I made this for me and some friends. It was very simple to make. Everyone loved it! I am absolutely making it again!
Flavorful and easy to make. 10/10 for me
Delicious, especially if you add a handful of cilantro!
Sounds like a lovely addition, Carolyn!
I made it and doubled it for freezing! Had only 1 pound each of turkey and chicken but it tasted really delicious! We served it with egg roll rolls on the side for dinner! Also, I added minced carrots for crunch too.
This recipe is fun to make and ohmygosh so tasty. A damn delicious dinner with this recipe. We all loved it.
There was way too much ginger. I’ll make again but with 1 teaspoon, not a Tablespoon
What nuts would be good to add to this?
Absolutely!
I’ve made this recipe several times because it is so good! Much better than the restaurant! My husband requests it at least once a week.
Does anyone know what the dry crunchy white noodles are that come with this plate at PF Changs? Plus, where to get them?
They are rice noodles and should be able to get wherever you buy Asian foods…. Or you could order on Amazon… our grocery store here sells them
They are just rice noodles ($2) fried for less than 10 seconds in oil. As soon as the oil is hot (have a plate with a paper towel ready) put some noodles in the oil a little at a time. Be ready to remove them immediately and let them drain on the plate with the paper towel. They’re so simple but you can’t cook them long or you’ll have a smokey house!
The best and only recipe for lettuce wraps you’ll ever need….ever. Maybe possibly better than the real one itself!