Prepare the perfect copycat version of PF Changs Lettuce Wraps with this simple, stress-free recipe. You can make these tasty appetizers with simple ingredients, such as ground chicken, grated ginger, and more.
Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps
When you go to PF Changs, do you always make sure to get an order of their incredible lettuce wraps? If so, you need this fun and simple PF Changs Lettuce Wraps recipe in your life. Learn how to prepare a flavorful dish at home using simple ingredients, such as hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ground chicken, and butter lettuce.
Why You’ll Love this Lettuce Wraps Recipe:
- EASY: The recipe is so simple that you’ll look forward to making these copycat PF Changs Lettuce Wraps regularly.
- TASTY: You’ll fall in love with the incredible taste of these delicious lettuce wraps.
- PERFECT FOR ALL OCCASIONS: You can make these lettuce wraps when hosting friends and family or prepare them specifically for yourself!
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that this is a copycat recipe for a product from a trademarked brand. PF Chang’s is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
These PF Changs Lettuce Wraps are a huge hit. You can prepare them with fresh, flavorful ingredients at home.
How to Make PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
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- Whisk your soy sauce with vinegar, corn starch, hoisin, and sriracha before setting it to the side until you’re ready to use it.
- Put sesame oil in a pan and then add your ground chicken, breaking it up into pieces and cooking for about seven minutes.
- Add your garlic, ginger, and onion into the pan and continue to saute for about four minutes.
- Put the sauce in the pan with the chicken, stirring until you’ve coated your chicken.
- Toss in the water chestnuts and green onions.
- Fill your pieces of butter lettuce with a spoonful or two of the chicken mixture.
PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe Notes
- Hoisin Sauce: Adds sweetness and smokiness to the lettuce wraps that is unique to the PF Chang’s version – don’t skip it! Be sure to use gluten free hoisin sauce if you plan to make this gluten free.
- Soy Sauce: Use coconut aminos or tamari for a gluten free option.
- Vinegar: Rice wine vinegar adds sweetness and acidity.
- Sriracha: Adds spice and heat – use as much or as little as you like.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce so it really coats the chicken.
- Sesame Oil: Adds nutty flavor and prevents the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Chicken: Ground chicken is traditionally used in this recipe, but you could also make these lettuce wraps using ground turkey, pork, or beef. If using beef, make sure to drain any excess fat before adding the sauce.
- Water Chestnuts: Add crunch to the wraps! You could also use bamboo shoots if you prefer.
- Green Onions: Add freshness and flavor – save a handful to serve on top!
- Lettuce: Use any large leaf lettuce for serving. Butter lettuce is a classic for these wraps because it’s softer and more mild than other lettuces.
Lettuce wraps are a flavorful food consisting of seasoned and sauteed meat wrapped in butter lettuce for a healthy and refreshing taste.
Yes. Instead of ground chicken, try ground turkey, pork, or beef. If using beef, make sure to drain any excess fat before adding the sauce.
It’s best to use butter lettuce because of its soft, light texture and large size that makes it easy to use for wrapping the meat.
Store the meat in an airtight container separate from the lettuce for up to 3 days. Assemble the wraps as you plan to eat them.
Serving Suggestions
The wraps can be a meal in themselves, but you can also add an easy side as well.
- Sauteed Asparagus
- Chicken Stir Fry
- Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Asian Cucumber Salad
These wraps make a great addition to your healthy menu plan. They are easy to make and full of flavor thanks to the Asian inspired spices.
Tips!
- If you want to make the dish a bit spicier, add more sriracha to the ground chicken.
- Be sure to drain your water chestnuts and then dice them into small pieces before you use them in this recipe.
- If the cornstarch starts settling into the bottom of your sauce mixture before you get the chance to use it, give it a good mixing to fix it.
Enjoy the delicious taste of these PF Changs Lettuce Wraps. You can make them with ease in less than 30 minutes!
How can I make these lettuce wraps vegetarian?
Instead of using ground chicken, you can use firm tofu or any other meat alternative, including vegan meat crumbles.
What can I use instead of water chestnuts?
If you don’t have water chestnuts, some of the best alternatives to use include Jerusalem artichokes or white turnips, both of which have a similar taste and consistency.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes! If you need to feed a crowd, feel free to double the recipe.
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- Olive Garden Salad with Copycat Dressing
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- Copycat McRib Sandwich
This copycat PF Changs Lettuce Wraps recipe will blow you away. It’s so simple and will leave you with the tastiest wraps you’ve ever tried.
More 30 Minute Chicken Recipes to Try:
- Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet
- Tuna Poke Bowl
- Baked Ranch Chicken with Bacon
- Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe
- Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
- Oven-Fried Chicken Breast
- White Chicken Chili Recipe with Cream Cheese
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.
PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Lettuce Wraps
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 8 ounces water chestnuts drained and diced (1 standard can)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 head butter lettuce for serving
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha, and cornstarch. Set aside until ready to use. If the cornstarch settles to the bottom, whisk again before using.¼ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Lettuce Wraps
- Add the sesame oil to a large skillet set over medium heat.2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- When the sesame oil is fragrant, add the ground chicken and sauté, breaking up the chicken, until it is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.1 pound ground chicken
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the onions are soft.¼ cup finely diced onion, 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Add the sauce to the pan and stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Cook for another minute. If the sauce thickens too quickly, thin it with ¼ cup water.
- Add the water chestnuts and green onions. Toss to combine and remove from the heat.8 ounces water chestnuts, ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- Fill each piece of butter lettuce with a spoonful of the chicken mixture and serve.1 head butter lettuce
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Storage: Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat and fill the lettuce leaves as desired.
Nutrition Information
These were so good! I added a drizzle of honey over top because I forgot to grab a dipping sauce.
Looks delish! Thanks so much for sharing, Amanda!
Is their a nutrition breakdown on this recipe. Carbs mainly. How many?
Hi Brenda, if you scroll down to the bottom of the recipe card, there is a dropdown labeled “nutrition information”. Click on that to see the values! Total carbs per serving is 23 grams.
We made these for dinner tonight. They were excelllent!
I liked these but next time will do a little less Soy Sauce or just use no sodium soy sauce, I will also use less rice vinegar
I’m sorry to hear these weren’t quite up to your personal tastes, Karin! I usually do recommend low-sodium soy sauce, so I will update the recipe right now!
What dipping sauce do I use?
I like them with yum yum sauce, bang bang sauce, or sweet and sour sauce!
I used ground turkey in place of chicken, it was amazing,
So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Lynn!
I love this recipe! This is a family favorite.
I’m so happy to hear you love this recipe, Barbara!
I used coconut aminos in place of soy sauce. Primal kitchen bbq in place of hoisin sauce. It was so delicious!!!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Dana!
How can I make this lower in sodium?
Be sure to use low-sodium soy sauce!
I love PF Chang’s lettuce wraps! This recipe is wonderful! I need to eat gluten, milk and corn free so subbed arrowroot for cornstarch and used gf sauces. Delicious! A keeper!
Looks delicious, Cindy!