Try these copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps feature savory chicken in crunchy lettuce leaves. This healthy recipe comes together in no time and is perfect as an appetizer or light supper.
In the mood for PF Chang’s but don’t want to go out? I love to cook, but some days I am just SO SO SO SO SO tired. Heck, there are some days I barely have the energy to dial the pizza guy. (Thank gosh for online ordering, am I right)?
These copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps are one of those easy peasy recipes, you can make even on a busy weeknight. They take less than 25 minutes from start to finish. You could even make the chicken mixture ahead of time.
They feature a hearty and flavorful chicken filling. Ground chicken can get a bad rap (wrap pun intended haha) for being bland. This dish is generously seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and hoisin. Yummy!
One pan, and then dump it into a big bowl to serve.
Serve in crispy crunchy lettuce leaves for an easy dinner. If you’re not a lettuce fan you also serve the filling in a rice bowl, salad, or over noodles.
Why I Love These Wraps
- Easy and quick: This recipe comes together in less than 25 minutes, with just one pan.
- Flavorful: The chicken is flavored with garlic, soy sauce, and hoisin making it anything but bland.
- Healthy: This recipe is low fat, low carb, and low calorie.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
Ground Chicken: Look for this near the chicken breasts in your meat department. Ground turkey or pork can be substituted. You can even make them vegetarian with textured vegetable protein.
Lettuce: I like to use butter lettuce. It has a great crunch and holds up well. Bibb lettuce would be a good substitute if you can’t find butter.
Garlic: Avoid jarred garlic if possible. It tends to have less flavor.
Rice Wine Vinegar: Don’t use regular white vinegar here which is sourer and less sweet than rice wine. Look for it in the ethnic aisle.
Ginger: Look for ginger in the produce section. Use leftovers in other recipes, or place them near your potatoes to prevent potatoes from sprouting.
Sriracha: Feel free to use your favorite hot sauce, or leave it out entirely if you don’t like spice.
Soy Sauce: Use low sodium varieties to avoid an overly salty end product. Coconut aminos can also be used to make this recipe gluten-free.
Hoisin Sauce: This is a thick sweet and tangy sauce. It reminds me a little of BBQ sauce. It is the star of this sauce, so be sure to include it. It is also not too difficult to make at home.
Water Chestnuts: These add a great crunch. Look for them in the Asian section of your grocery store.
How To Make Lettuce Wraps
- Prep Lettuce: Rinse under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cook Meat: Cook ground chicken with olive oil.
- Season: Stir in garlic, onion, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and Sriacha.
- Stir in green onions and water chestnuts.
- Plate: Scoop filling into lettuce leaves and enjoy.
Leftovers
- Storage: Store leftover filling in the fridge for up to 3 days. Don’t store filled lettuce wraps or they may lose their crunch. Store washed lettuce in plastic baggies with paper towels.
- Freeze: The filling also freezes well for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to use it again.
- Make-Ahead: Make the filling up to a day in advance.
- Reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Tips and Tricks
- Washing Lettuce: Remove butter lettuce core, and allow water to run through the head. Drain on paper towels and separate into leaves. This will ensure the lettuce is clean and crisp.
- Serving Suggestion: Garnish with hot sauce, cashews, or even chow mein noodles.
- Serve with fried rice and crab rangoon for a complete meal.
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Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Pound Ground Chicken
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Sweet Onion Diced
- ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger Freshly Grated
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 8 Ounce Can Whole Water Chestnuts Drained and Diced
- 2 Green Onions Sliced
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- 1 Head Butter Lettuce
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger,and Sriracha. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in water chestnuts and green onions. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon chicken mixture into the center of butter lettuce leaves.
Notes
- Washing Lettuce: Remove butter lettuce core, and allow water to run through the head. Drain on paper towels and separate into leaves. This will ensure the lettuce is clean and crisp.
- Serving Suggestion: Garnish with hot sauce, cashews, or even chow mein noodles.
Nutrition
Oh heck to the yes! I LOVE these lettuce wraps from Chang’s, but I know I’m gonna love not having to leave the house to eat them even more! These look awesome!