P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Learn how to make the best P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps in 30 minutes with this quick and easy copycat recipe.
My family and I can’t resist a stop at P.F. Chang’s whenever we’re nearby, and if you’re just as hooked, you’re definitely going to want to dig into today’s recipe. These Copycat P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps are an Asian-inspired recipe that brings the restaurant chain’s iconic lettuce wraps straight to your kitchen. Perfect for anyone searching for easy chicken lettuce wraps, healthy lettuce wrap recipes, or P.F. Chang’s copycat recipes, this dish delivers the same savory, crunchy, and satisfying experience you love from the restaurant, but made fresh at home in under 30 minutes! Light yet incredibly filling and flavorful, these chicken lettuce wraps are a go-to option for quick dinners, meal prep, or healthier takeout alternatives that don’t sacrifice on taste.
P.F. CHANG’S CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Crafting these copycat lettuce wraps is a breeze, thanks to a simple yet tantalizing combination of ingredients. Ground chicken serves as the hearty base, while a sea of Asian flavors, including hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and Sriracha, infuse the filling with depth and complexity. Diced water chestnuts add a delightful crunch, while green onions bring freshness to every bite. The mixture is quickly cooked in a skillet, then spooned into crisp butter lettuce leaves for a refreshing, healthy, low-carb wrap. Simple, fast, and highly customizable, this recipe can be enhanced with shredded carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms, and pairs perfectly with steamed rice, fried rice, Asian slaw, or vegetable stir-fry for a complete and satisfying meal. I love to make these for my family for an easy appetizer, lunch, or a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy P.F. Chang’s Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe:
- Quick Weeknight Meal: Ready in thirty minutes from start to finish.
- Better Than Takeout: These chicken lettuce wraps bring that iconic P.F. Chang’s flavor straight to your home and kitchen. Skip the delivery fees and learn how to make this classic Chinese restaurant chain favorite at home.
- Healthy & Light: These lettuce wraps are naturally low-carb, protein-packed, and easy to make gluten-free with substitutions.
- Great For Entertaining: Fun, hands-on meal your guests will love assembling themselves. Serve it as an appetizer or let it shine as a main dish.
- Meal-Prep-Friendly: Cook the filling ahead of time and store it separately from the lettuce and toppings to keep everything fresh and crisp. Just reheat the chicken mixture in a skillet and assemble with chilled lettuce when ready to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 heads of butter lettuce
Instructions
Add olive oil and ground chicken to a large non-stick skillet. Cook and crumble chicken over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any fat.
Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and Sriracha until onions have become translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in chestnuts and green onions until tender, about 1 to 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Servings
Serves 4.
Storage and Reheating
Once cooled to room temperature, transfer any leftover chicken filling to an airtight container. Similarly, store the lettuce leaves separately in an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture and maintain their crispness. To reheat, gently warm the chicken filling on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through, and assemble fresh lettuce wraps for a quick and satisfying meal. Stored properly in the refrigerator, these wraps can last for up to 3-4 days, allowing you to indulge in their irresistible flavors whenever the craving strikes.
Holly’s Tips for The Best P.F. Chang’s Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps:
- Use High-Quality Lettuce: I recommend butter lettuce, which is best for soft, flexible “cups” that won’t tear easily. Chill lettuce ahead of time for extra crispness.
- Don’t Rush Browning The Chicken: Let the ground chicken develop a light golden crust. Browning adds rich, savory depth; this is where restaurant flavor starts!
- Build Layers: Cook garlic, onion, ginger, and sauce ingredients just until fragrant. This short sauté takes about 1-2 minutes and keeps flavors bright instead of dull.
- Adjust Sauce As Needed: If you want more sweetness and depth, add more Hoisin. If you want more salt and umami, add more Soy sauce. If you want to balance it out, add more Rice vinegar. Want to add more heat? Add more Sriracha. Test and taste as you go to balance the sauce like a pro.
- Don’t Forget The Water Chesnuts: They’re the signature crunch in authentic P.F. Chang’s-style wraps. Slice them slightly if you want a smaller, more even texture throughout the filling.
- Serve Immediately: Fresh shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and green onions add color and crunch. Assemble wraps right before eating to keep lettuce crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes! The chicken filling can be cooked up to 3-4 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For the best texture, store the lettuce separately and assemble just before serving.
Butter lettuce is the best option because its soft, cup-like leaves are sturdy enough to hold the filling while staying tender and easy to bite.
Yes, ground turkey, ground pork, or even finely chopped tofu work well as substitutes while keeping the same flavor base.
Absolutely. This recipe is already naturally lighter, but you can reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and increase veggies like shredded carrots or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Make sure the chicken filling is fully drained of excess liquid before serving, and always keep the lettuce dry and chilled until you’re ready to assemble.
To make P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps gluten-free, swap the regular soy sauce for a certified gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, and double-check that your hoisin sauce is labeled gluten-free since it can vary by brand. Everything else in the recipe is naturally gluten-free, so with those two quick substitutions, you can enjoy the same bold, restaurant-style flavor without the gluten.
Similar Recipes
Craving something similar? Try my Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Wraps.
Wanting something different? Try my Taco Lettuce Wraps for another protein-packed, low-carb recipe.
Looking for more asian-inspired recipes? Make these highly-rated favorites next: Chinese Chicken Salad, Asian Pasta Salad, Chicken Fried Rice, and Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken.
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P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps (The Best Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small white onion diced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts drained
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 to 2 heads of butter lettuce
- shredded carrots optional
Instructions
- Add olive oil and ground chicken to a large non-stick skillet. Cook and crumble chicken over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any fat.
- Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and Sriracha until onions have become translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chestnuts and green onions until tender, about 1 to 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf. Top with shredded carrots, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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I have read all the comments and I am making these tonight, I am going to add the shredded carrots because I think that would be a great addition.
So goooooood! Better than PF Changs, for sure!! Ive made it twice already this weeK and its only WEDNESDAY 🙂 thanks!
These were delicious, wish we had the recipe for The sauce they give you to put on Them! Excellent appetizer!
These are delicious. I used 1/2 white soy sauce and 1/2 regular. Not as salty. Added a little extra rice vinegar, Ground turkey and served on romaine since that is all we had. Will definitely make these again.
Definetey a keeper and so easy to make. added sliced snap peas and chinese noodles for crunch. used romaine lettuce which was what we had on hand. was a little messy to eat but tasted great. will make again for sure.
We loved this recipe. Great flAvor. I made it with ground beef because that is what i had In the freezer. I did have to get a few of the liquid ingredients at thE Store since i had not ever used them. The flavormwas delicious. Imwill Definitely make this aGain.
this turned out wonderful!!!
Would oyster sauce work as a suB for the hoIsen?
You can, BUT it won’t taste as sweet. And may give it a little bit different flavor.
OMG…these are WONDERFUL! I have made these three times already.
Great recipe, Very Easy, will make again!
Absolutely delicious. We make this often in our home.
Delicious and easy!
Delicious and easy! I suggest one make the recipe exactly as written and taste. I found it a bit sweet, so I added a bit more soy and rice wine vinegar and Sriracha. The water chestnuts are a must for the crunch factor. I also added chopped cilantro before serving and it added another layer of flavor.
So so sooooo good. My first time making these and They were phenomenal. Will dEfinitely put this in my recipe book
Ive made this several times and Every time it comes out perfect! Thank you!!!
One of my favorite go-to recipes! I often double the recipe for leftovers and use ground turkey instead of chicken. delicious!
Absolutely superb, I added cashews and extra Sriracha on top to serve! Yum!!!
I made this for dinner tonight it was so good. I doubled the recipe and only used 1/2 tsp of Sirracha because we don’t Like our food spicy and it gave it just enough for flavor. I added some shredded carrots and also a lil more Hoisen sauce, It was very flavorful tomorrow we will maybe we will eat it over rice!
These were absolutely delicious. So many different tweaks you can make. I followed recipe but added grated carrots and Shiitake mushrooms. I used a sweet Chile sauce that added a little subtle kick. I also added a little sesame oil in addition to what recipe calls for. I prefer butter lettuce although you may need to double up in leaves so it doesn’t fall apart.
These were absolutely deliciouS. So many different tweaks you caN make. I followed recipe but added grated carrots and Shiitake mushrooms. I used a sWeet chile sauCe that added a little subtle kick. I also added a little sesame oil In aDdition to what recipe calls for. I prEfer butter lettuce although you may need to double up in leaves so it doesnt fall apart.
Delish!
I doubled the recipe and added 1 tbsp of sesame oil and sesame seeds to finish. Easy to make and crowd pleaser!
I always double this recipe to make sure there Are leftovers. At home we use lettuce wraps but to carry to work, chopped lettuce is better. I’ve eaten the salad cold (on my kayaking days) and i’ve carried the lettuce separate so i can heat the chicken in the microwave at work. Still as good or better than the first night i make it. Always toss in mushrooms and celery too.
have been using this recipe for years!!! love these lettuce wraps!
I bet I’ve made this about a dozen more times now. It’s always a hit!
Soooo good! I make this often and seems to be requested by fam and friends a lot!
Thank you so much