Copycat PF Chang’s lettuce wraps taste like the restaurant version but made at home in 20 minutes. It’s an easy weeknight meal that’s easy and tasty!
If you love these chicken lettuce wraps, other Asian inspired recipes include PF Chang’s orange chicken and PF Chang’s Mongolian beef.
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Instead of ordering Chinese food out when I get a craving, I’ve learned to make a few favorites at home. These PF Chang’s lettuce wraps were an instant winner, as well as my General Tso’s chicken, sweet and sour chicken and honey sesame chicken.
Whenever we go to PF Chang’s, I always order the chicken lettuce wraps and edamame for an appetizer. This is an easy take out copycat recipe you can make at home in less than 20 minutes. It comes together super quick in just one pan!
PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ingredients
With a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to make these at home, plus since you control the ingredients they are a bit healthier as well!
- Oil: You will need both olive oil (or canola oil) and sesame oil for sauteing and flavor.
- Onion and garlic: Adds savory taste.
- Ground chicken: I prefer lean ground chicken but diced cooked chicken would work well, too.
- Hoisin sauce: Adds distinct flavor and taste, don’t skimp on this! It can easily be found in the Asian section of grocery stores.
- Soy sauce: I like to use low-sodium soy sauce to control the sodium amount.
- Rice vinegar and ginger: Fresh ginger adds incredible taste and rice vinegar a small tangy flavor.
- Lettuce leaves: For serving the wraps.
Substitutions and Variations
- Protein: You could use ground turkey or ground pork if preferred. For strips of beef I prefer to make my beef bulgogi recipe.
- Water chestnuts: Chopped water chestnuts or carrots can be added for a crunch.
- Mushrooms: Although not authentic to the dish, shiitake mushrooms are a wonderful addition to the meat mixture.
- Fried rice noodles: These would add a crunchy texture to the copycat PF Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps!
- Heat: You can add a dash of sriracha or chili garlic sauce if you like heat.
How to Make Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
- Cook onions and chicken. Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat. Cook onions for 2 to 3 minutes, add ground chicken then cook and crumble until lightly brown.
- Add sauce ingredients. Mix in the garlic, hoison sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve. Spoon the chicken mixture into lettuce cups.
- Garnish. Add sliced green onions on top if desired. Enjoy!
FAQs
I love to use butter lettuce to wrap these PF Chang’s ground chicken lettuce wraps but you can also use bib lettuce, romaine or iceberg as well.
While I find ground chicken easier, you can use finely diced cooked chicken thighs or chicken breasts if preferred. Ground turkey, ground beef or ground pork would also work.
Since you control the ingredients, yes they are healthy, plus low carb, dairy free and gluten-free if using a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. That being said, calorie count will change depending on garnishes or additional ingredients you may add.
The filling for these wraps can be made ahead up to 2-3 days and assembled right before serving. I recommended to store the filling the lettuce separately for storage. Stored in the refrigerator the filling will stay good for up to 5 days.
Leftover filling can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
What to Serve with Lettuce Wraps
While these Asian lettuce wraps could be a meal themselves, I love to serve them with a few sides for a complete meal.
I also like make a little extra sauce and serve it in a small bowl on the side for dipping the chicken lettuce wraps.
More quick and easy dinner recipes we love include this Thai lettuce wraps recipe, chicken caesar wrap or Asian chicken salad!
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Pf Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2-3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce , to taste
- 1-2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar , to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil , to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger , to taste
- S & P , to taste
For serving: Butter or Bib Lettuce, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add in the ground chicken and cook until lightly brown. Drain excess fat.
- Then add in minced garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and ginger. Stir and heat for 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in lettuce cups. Add green onions on top if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 30 Minute Meals, 30 Minute Meals, Asian, Chicken, Dinner, Low Carb, One Pot, One Pot, Stovetop
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Great!
These are incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious!
I made this recipe last night, it was quick and super delicious. My family loved them. Thank you! ❤️
I’m so happy you love the lettuce wraps!
Delicious! Much tastier than other versions I’ve tried. Quick and easy way to use shredded chicken. This recipe is a definite keeper!
Made this tonight and served with roasted veg for n the side. Shredded carrots, sliced peppers, and cherry tomatoes to top with lettuce leaves with as well. This was 10/10!
MMM! That sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing! I am glad that you enjoyed these lettuce wraps!
Amazing! I made this last night and my whole family loved it. Some alterations I made…probably only need half the sauce and I added chopped up carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper to add texture and color. A little white or brown rice on the side to fill up my boys. Chili oil or sriracha on top to spice it up. It’s a keeper!
That sounds delicious! I am so glad that you loved these lettuce wraps!
Tasted great and was so easy!
Quick and easy and so delish! The only thing I’m doing different next time is add some diced water chestnuts for some crunch.
Simple and yummy! This one is added to my regular rotation of recipes. It was just a bit sweet for my taste, so next time I’ll cut the hoisin sauce to 1/8 cup. I also added water chestnuts and topped with more sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
The Best… I use chicken breast instead of ground chicken. Much better…
Can I use ground turkey?
Yes ground turkey works great too :)
Amazing recipe!
I love this recipe! We also make it into bowls sometimes w salad and rice.
So glad you enjoyed it. That’s a great suggestion. Thanks for the review :)
Delicious! All my kids even loved them!your recipes never fail.
I’m so glad they were a hit! :)
Oh my gosh! I love these wraps too. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
They are definitely a favorite!!
These were just like the real thing! Love these wraps, so happy I can make them at home now :)
My husband loves lettuce wraps! I can’t wait to give these a try for my family. Thanks for the recipe!
These are delicious! They taste just like the real thing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! :)