ThisCopycat P.F Chang’s Lettuce Chicken Wrap Recipe comes pretty darn close to P. F. Chang’s. The only difference is that P.F. Chang’s version is served on a bed of fried mung bean noodles. I didn’t have those on hand and didn’t take the time to hunt them down for you (I know, I’m lazy), so I opted out of using them, but if you truly want the authentic version, add the noodles. If I want to eat lettuce wraps, they have to be pretty darn delicious for me to wrap them in lettuce. It’s a fact. And the filling in these lettuce wraps is over the top delicious.
Hello, 36th Avenue fans! I’m Jen, and I blog at Bakerette.com where I share daily recipes, gardening tidbits, and a smattering of DIY projects. I’m excited to be a monthly contributor at The 36th Avenue. I met Desiree at a blogging conference this year where she taught a class. She was funny, energetic, and friendly.It was an instant connection. Well, technically these chicken lettuce wraps are “appetizers,” but my family eats them for dinner and we couple it with chicken fried rice for a fantastic meal. Can we talk about how many Asian restaurants serve lettuce wraps? I’m going with a million–because I really don’t exaggerate, nor do I inflate numbers. I’m safe to say there are quite a few, but their lettuce wraps don’t compare to P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Ummmm, to die for! Again, I don’t exaggerate.
If you want great Asian food, use sesame oil. Vegetable oil, canola oil or others don’t compare. In my opinion, it’s one of the best ways to cook up almost any type of Asian food. And if you haven’t tried hoisin or sriracha sauce? Don’t skimp. Skimp on the noodles, but not the sauces. They truly make these authentic. You can find the sauces in almost any grocery store in the Asian aisle. The sriracha sauce is red with a rooster on it. Hoisin sauce is a dark, thick sauce, almost like the color and texture of molasses, but not the same taste.
Copycat P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Author: Bakerette.com
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 6-8 lettuce wraps
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 3 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt to taste
- salt to taste
- Iceberg, Bibb or butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and drained
- Iceberg, Bibb or butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and drained
- Soy sauce, hoisin, spicy mustard sauce for dipped (optional)
- Soy sauce, hoisin, spicy mustard sauce for dipped (optional)
- Roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
- Roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
- Fried mung bean noodles (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet on medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add the ground chicken and cook until it is cooked through. With a spatula, break it up into small chunks as it cooks (it will resemble ground beef). Remove from heat.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and sriracha sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Fold in water chestnuts, green onion, sesame oil, and peanuts, if desired. Salt to taste.
- Serve on a bed of fried mung bean noodles, if desired, in a lettuce leaf and top with hoisin, soy sauce, or spicy mustard.
Recipe adapted from Eat-Drink-Love.com
Thank you, Desiree, for allowing me to guest post today! And I would love it if you stopped by Bakerette.com for a bite!
I hope to see you around!
You might also like these other recipes at Bakerette:
Watermelon Cupcake
Utah Scones
Chicken Fried Rice
Have a delicious day my friends!
Jen and Desiree
FAQs
This easy chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is made with ground chicken (or turkey), fresh chopped vegetables and a delicious Asian stir-fry sauce, served in a cold and crisp lettuce leaf. We enjoy these as an appetizer or main dish!
What are PF Chang's lettuce wraps made of? ›
Juicy chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and water chestnuts combined in a killer Chinese sauce, nestled in a lettuce leaf and garnished with fried rice noodles.
What is the best type of lettuce to use for lettuce wraps? ›
Fresh Ginger – you can used dried ginger if you have to, but I strongly suggest to use fresh ginger. See section below for how to peel and grate ginger. Iceberg or Butter Leaf Lettuce – these lettuce leaves hold up well for wraps and stay crispy and fresh without breaking.
What is lettuce wrap sauce made of? ›
Ingredients for Chicken Lettuce Wraps
The key ingredient is hoisin — a sweet, salty, slightly tangy, spiced sauce that's like the Chinese equivalent to American barbecue sauce. Here, I mix it with some soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil to make a sticky glaze for the chicken in our wraps.
What are the white crunchy things in PF Chang's lettuce wraps? ›
Break up rice noodles and drop into hot oil. Fry 1 minute or until crisp, but not browned. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve stir-fry with crispy rice noodles wrapped in lettuce leaves.
What to serve with lettuce chicken wraps? ›
Salad goes well with chicken lettuce wraps. Asian Cabbage Salad and Asian Cucumber Salad would both be tasty. Veggies. Pair lettuce wraps with Roasted Frozen Broccoli, Air Fryer Green Beans, or Roasted Eggplant.
What is the best thing to eat at PF Changs? ›
Lunch Favorites
- Mongolian Beef. Sweet soy glaze, garlic, green onion.
- Chang's Spicy Chicken. Signature sweet-spicy chili sauce, green onion.
- Kung Pao Chicken. Spicy Sichuan chili sauce, peanuts, green onion, red chili peppers.
- Kung Pao Shrimp. ...
- Sesame Chicken. ...
- Crispy Honey Chicken. ...
- Crispy Honey Shrimp. ...
- Beef With Broccoli.
Lettuce wraps are much lower in calories than bread, and they are very fresh. Corn Tortillas → Corn tortillas tend to be cleaner than regular bread. You can even use a tortilla to replace a pizza crust which is much lighter option.
Is eating lettuce wraps healthy? ›
Lettuce is the perfect way create a healthy and low carb wrap. These Asian-inspired Chicken Lettuce Wraps are full of fiber and flavor. Wraps are a simple and easy lunch option that have the potential to be super healthy.
What kind of lettuce is in a Chick Fil A wrap? ›
Each Chick-fil-A® Cool Wrap® contains slices of grilled chicken breast nestled in a fresh mix of Green Leaf lettuce with a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, tightly rolled in a flaxseed flour flat bread.
With a paring knife, cut the core out of the head of iceberg lettuce. Gently peel away the outer three, largest, iceberg leaves, making sure to keep them in one piece.
Why do my wraps always fall apart? ›
Try to avoid too many wet ingredients, such as an excess of dressing or sauce. If possible, you want to use fewer wet ingredients because moisture can eventually make your wrap soggy and fall apart. If you're not eating it right away, wrap it in foil. Foil is strong enough to help the wrap hold its shape.
What does a chicken wrap contain? ›
Cut the chicken up, and assemble the wrap. To assemble, on a tortilla bread, layer lettuce leaves, followed by chicken, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
What is a chicken lettuce wrap from Chick Fil A? ›
Sliced grilled chicken breast nestled in a fresh mix of green leaf lettuce with a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, tightly rolled in a flaxseed flour flat bread. Made fresh daily. Pairs well with Avocado Lime Ranch dressing.
Are chicken wraps healthy? ›
How healthy are chicken wraps? They are really as healthy as you make them! That's why we are using healthy ingredients for these easy wraps like whole wheat tortillas, fresh veggies, chicken (for added protein) and a healthy sauce for wraps!
