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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This recipe was amazing my family and I devoured it lol. I would 100% try again, it tasted just like PF Chang . So happy that I could eat this again as the closest pf Chang to my house is an hour away
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Great recipe! I didn’t have ground chicken so I thinly sliced and chopped two chicken breasts and it was delicious!
I was craving Changs lettuce wraps and decided to Google and see if there was a copy cat recipe and bingo! I have made these 3 times, and making them tonight for my sister. Amazing how fast they are to make. I use romaine lettuce, as it’s tougher. Will add some shredded carrots this time as some have suggested. These are delicious, and looking forward to dinner tonight!
Really great recipe!! Easy to follow and tastes delicious! We make it every week since I found this recipe!
So, so good! Made one batch with mushrooms and one with diced red pepper for the non-mushroom lovers. Kids and adults loved both versions. Will be making it again, nice and healthy with enough for the whole family.
This is soooo good!! We’ve made it three times now, two times for Dino’s y. E wry one loves it! Just a couple changes. We e used apple cider vinegar instead of rice wine vinegar sometimes. Also we got Pre hopped onions because onions make me cry lol. And we used a minced finger that works. The butter lettuce is a must. And make rice and egg rolls. So yummy!
Just made this for the second time in 7 days. So good. I am so full but can’t stop eating it. I do find that darker/fattier ground chicken works better. Might try pork next time!
Damndelicious is right! Recipe is excellent! I made extra sauce with soy, hoisin, rice vinegar, siracha, & red pepper flakes; whisk it and add as you eat. Mucho damndelicious!!
Great recipe. I have never had the PF Changs version so I have nothing to compare it to but its is very good, I will definitely be doubling the recipe next time. It is also easy and quick to make Ive made this with both ground chicken and ground turkey and it turned out good. I also like to use romaine lettuce because it adds some crunch and it also it acts as a handle.
We ABSOLUTELY LOVE this recipe! I found it a few years ago and we make it at least once a month. We have used other meats like ground turkey or ground pork and they work just fine. We also prefer romaine lettuce, we like how it makes boats. We top the wraps with the crunchy chow mein noodles. I highly recommend this recipe. It is so quick and so delicious.
I have to cook Gluten free so I had to sub out the hoisin sauce plus my kids don’t like straight ginger so I subbed in Iron Chef Orange sauce to replace them and a little extra vinegar. DELICIOUS! My family loved it. Thank you for posting!!
Christine,
San J makes a good gluten free hoisin sauce for future endeavors!
I made these today! Very good!
I didn’t have hoisin so I used oyster sauce, added mushrooms finely minced because that’s what PF Changs does and it gives a good umami flavor.
Will make again!
This was FABULOUS! I’m not one for wraps, but this made an incredible topping for salad. So easy and quick and very tasty!
I’ve been making these for years! Such a staple in our healthy eating home. 🙂
So, so good! Made one batch with mushrooms and one with diced red pepper for the non-mushroom lovers. Kids and adults loved both versions. Will be making it again, nice and healthy with enough for the whole family.
This is so good!! I added chopped up mushrooms to it while cooking the ground chicken and then drained after the chicken was done. This recipe is excellent and my whole family loved it!!
These are amazingly simple and are very good!! First time I made them I used pickled ginger because that’s what I had on hand and it worked fine so I think I’ll stick to it. I have used both Chinese lettuce and Butter lettuce. The Chinese lettuce is more substantial for holding together but I just made them on NYE for a party and the Butter lettuce was the perfect size for arranging on a platter – but the leaves are thinner so they’re a little harder to manage because they fall apart easier. I do include the (optional) Sirracha sauce as it’s not really a lot and it gives it a slight kick. I have people from the party asking me for the recipe which is always a good sign!!
Hay going to fix it with a friend will let you know how it is
I specifically got all the ingredients for it today and gave it a try this evening. Typically, I’m not big fan of either soy sauce or hoisin sauce, but I loved the taste and feel they fit perfectly in the mix here. Making them again tomorrow, using ground beef this time and experimenting with some of the other ingredients. We’ll see how it goes. 🙂
Absolutely delicious, I have been making this recipe for a long time now… but I add diced up mushrooms also, it’s a huge hit in my home!