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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LOVE this!!! Soooooo good!
Great recipe, but too much ginger. Next time I make this, I’ll try 1 teaspoon .
This is the second time I’m making these. My family loves them.
Two questions, can I make the filling the day before? and
Will it work to substitute tofu for the chicken for our vegiterian?
I added mushrooms finely chopped. Any other suggestions for the vegetarian?
Huge hit. Made them two days in a row for my 12 year old and sister. Very easy, fast and delicious!
Absolutely love this recipe. I’ve made it many times and it’s always delicious
Easy and DELICIOUS! I didn’t have green onion or Sriracha, but it was still yummy. Will definitely make this again. I sent it to my family & told them to try it – they won’t be disappointed!
Sooo goood! Made this tonight & will be on future menus. Thank you.
I wasn’t sure how these would turn out and they far exceeded my expectations! So delicious!
This was very good. Even my picky children ate it. Changes I made: ground instead of minced ginger (less than of course), same for the garlic, no water chestnuts or green onions (because I never like those). Had it on romaine lettuce with a little bit of jasmine rice. We finished it off!!! Thanks for the recipe.
These are amazing!! I used sesame oil to cook with instead of olive oil, subbed liqiud aminos for the soy sauce and added mushrooms. My husband and I ate the whole thing…. woops, lol. This recipe had been saved!!!
This is such an amazing recipe! Gorgeous dinner, and a great lunch the next day. I paired it with some homemade vegetable eggrolls and a cucumber salad. Absolutely delicious!
Was very del
I’ve made these before and I could eat them everyday. So good. How do you keep them hot.
I have been making this for many years. Amazing, easy to prepare. Family favorite
This recipe is fabulous, as good as if not better than PF Chang’s! We love it and it’s so easy to make!
By far the best recipe you can find on the internet. Easy and reliable for busy days. Toddler approved. Yum!!!!
I have been making this recipe for almost 4 years now, since I was in high school. It’s a favorite every single time, and the pickiest eaters, those on diets, etc. I cook for absolutely love it. Making sure the ginger is freshly ground or bought ground is absolutely a game changer for this recipe, but it’s just as good if it’s dried. Cannot recommend making this more!!
I’ve made this MANY times and we LOVE it! This is one of the faster recipes I have but the meal tastes like something that takes a lot of work.
We always have subbed ground turkey for the ground chicken and it still tastes like P. F. Chang to me!
Great as a leftover meal (for one!)
Also, I frequently sneak in about 1 1/2 cups of chopped mushrooms (saute first then set aside) and my mushroom “haters” don’t even notice.
Thanks for a WINNER!!!!
Don’t change a thing. These are absolutely perfect and I loved by all that eat them! Thank you… for this easy and yum-yum recipe
Is there a particular kind of Sriracha? I have been to several stores and the sriracha in the Asian section is sold out, however, they do have it in the Mexican section and it isn’t the same sauce. Please help.
Thank you!