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 love this, this is my favourite
SO yummy!!!! I add in canned mushrooms, carrot, celery, bamboo shoots, extra water and chestnuts. I finely chop or grate all of these. I double the sauce ingredients since I add so many extra vegetables.
This was easy to make and even my picky eater liked it.
Excellent – consider stir frying 1/2 cup of peanuts in, finish with toasted sesame oil.
Delicious
SO yummy. I had it with rice and broccoli, will definitely be making again
SO good, used finely chopped chicken thighs vs. ground chicken bc store was out. Also used romaine lettuce bc it’s what we had on hand, still was excellent. So for others in similar positions: these subs work well!
Love the recipe, we added baby bella mushrooms [cremini mushrooms], finely chopped, julienne carrots for color, and a dice of medium-sized white onion. Also, we doubled the sauce so the kids could eat it over rice to be more filling, and the adults watched their carbs and stuck with the lettuce wrap, but we sprinkled cashews and fresh cilantro.
This recipe truly is damn delicious! My husband and I make it at least once a week now and look forward to it every time!!thank you!
These were absolutely DELICIOUS! Making them again tonight (the second time this week!)! Followed the recipe to the letter and was not disappointed whatsoever. Thank you for sharing!
We love this awesome recipe and our grandkids love it too! Quick, easy, and so delicious! We don’t care for water chestnuts so I substitute celery. Thanks for sharing.
My husband is so picky but loved these!!
These are soooo delicious and super easy to make. Love them.
This was DELISH! Will definitely add this to my rotation. I appreciate that it is as easy to make as it is tasty 🙂
This is quite similar to what one can order at PF Changs. Easy to make, taste good and much cheaper to prepare and eat in a relaxed home environment.
It is one we repeat at our house
Absolutely DELICIOUS!! Have made this many times, it’s always so fresh and amazing! I make white rice and put a spoon of rice on the lettuce, then the chicken mixture, and top it with crushed cashews!! Give it a try, you won’t regret it!
I made these tonight and they are insane! I will add these to my weekly lunch prep meals!
My family devoured these! It’s a new favorite for sure. Not only does it taste incredible, but it’s good for you!
Super easy to follow and turns out delicious every time! Great recipe!
I just finished eating this I make it all the time it’s delicious.
Fantastic copycat recipe! Tastes so close to PF Chang’s I thought it was! I’m saving the recipe and looking forward to making it again. So tasty and delicious!