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
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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
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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The flavor was excellent and I love the crunch provided by the water chestnuts. I’ll be making this often!
We love hearing that, Kelly! Thanks so much for sharing.
These were tasty but not a copycat. The hoisin is overpowering and not what they use but still a good recipe.
Huge hit with my family! Thanks for the easy and delicious recipe!
I made this for my boyfriend and I. Oh. My. Yum! I substituted gochujang for the Sriracha as that’s what I had on hand. I also cut boneless skinless chicken thighs into pieces rather than use ground chicken. Fantastic recipe, thank you!
Today is my second time making this dish just this week. It’s so delicious.
I love adding siracha garlic chili sauce on top of mine for some added heat.
I made this with ground Wagyu beef. It was good, but next time I would omit the diced onions and use only green onions. And I would cut back on the siracha. Otherwise, yummy!
Loved it. Thank you so much!!
I love PF Chang’s lettuce wraps, so I was excited to find your recipe. I am making one substitution, however. I’m using gochujang instead of Sriracha. I’m excited to taste these for dinner tonight.
My family loves this recipes. I have made a few adjustments to suit our tastes.I add
shredded carrots shelled edamame and corn. We don’t like water chestnuts so I omit them.
Really amazing recipe; I did add some Chili Garlic sauce to spice it up a bit.
This is a great recipe. I hate water chestnuts so I add diced celery and red pepper just before serving so that they still have crunch and a bit of colour. I also like romaine lettuce so I make chicken “boats”.
Loved it. Super easy and tasted the same as the original.
Best lettuce wrap recipe ever!! We have been making it for years and it’s always a hit!
I’ve made these several times over the last couple years and this recipe is perfect as is. I don’t make any changes, additions or substitutions, it’s just that good!
This is a great, healthy option.
These are delicious! I substituted sweet chili sauce for the hoisin sauce, and coconut aminos for the soy sauce, and the recipe turned out amazing! Highly recommend!
This is delicious! Easy to make and my guests are always impressed.
This recipe is fantastic and a family favorite! I add bean sprouts and peanuts for extra crunch
I have made this many times because I am a fan of the PF Chang’s lettuce wraps, but the PF Chang’s in my city closed. These are delicious and easy to make (although you need all of the ingredients). Since my son absolutely hates water chestnuts (it’s the only thing I know him to actually pick out of food), I substitute bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts and it’s just as good (although doesn’t have the same “crunch.”
I have made this many times when i lived in Tennessee. I moved back to England this year and made it here for friends. They loved it and wanted the recipe.
I hope it becomes popular over here.
Thank you.
I made this with ground pork and it was incredible. The second time, I didn’t use the lettuce wraps but mixed the meat with fried rice and that was also delicious. This one is going in my regular rotation!