P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps {Copycat Recipe} 🥬🥡 Skip the restaurant version and make chicken lettuce wraps at home in 20 minutes! So EASY and they TASTE WAY BETTER!
Easy Copycat P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
This recipe for lettuce wraps from P.F. Chang’s was originally published in 2017 and since then has become a reader favorite. I’ve updated some photos, added video, and am resharing it because they are just THAT good!
I don’t go to P.F. Chang’s all that often, but when I do someone in my group or family will order their chicken lettuce wraps because they’re just so good. Now you can skip the restaurant version and make your own in 20 minutes. And I promise you this homemade version tastes better.
There are so many layers of flavor from the hoisin soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, and green onions! Better-than-takeout for sure.
We inhale these ground chicken lettuce wraps, and I usually make a double-batch of the high protein chicken filling so we can enjoy them again the next day for lunch of a super easy dinner.
I’ve also got this P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef (Copycat Recipe) and you can use that filling in lettuce wraps. Also try my Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps to mix up the protein choice and add some heat.
“Best lettuce wraps I ever tasted and so easy. I now make a double batch since I can’t keep them in the house. A must try if you enjoy lettuce wraps.” — Debbie
Ingredients for Copycat P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps
To make these P.F. Chang’s copycat lettuce wraps, you’ll need the following. In case you’re concerned, I find all the ingredients in the Asian section of my regular grocery store. They all play their own role to add authenticity to the recipe and I recommend using them all.
- Olive oil
- Sesame oil – It really helps drive home the Asian-inspired flavor profile.
- Ground chicken – Ground turkey may also be used.
- Yellow onion – White onion may be subbed.
- Hoisin sauce adds subtle sweetness, chili garlic sauce adds heat, and soy sauce is the savory sauce not to miss. I prefer low sodium soy sauce.
- Rice vinegar – Sometimes called rice wine vinegar, it’s one in the same.
- Garlic – If you’re short on time, garlic powder works.
- Ground ginger – I use ground ginger because I always have it in my pantry but you can use freshly grated ginger to taste.
- Green onions
- Water chestnuts – Don’t skip these, they give awesome crunch and texture!
- Lettuce – Look for butter lettuce with nice, fresh looking leaves. Sometimes I can find “living lettuce” in my grocery store which has the root attached and comes in a plastic container. It’s great for these lettuce wraps. A head of romaine lettuce is a good swap because you can make romaine boats with chicken filling.
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
These chicken lettuce wraps are a cinch to make, and even easier to devour! Here’s a look at how the lettuce wraps are made:
- Add the ground chicken and oils to a large skillet and continually crumble the meat while it cooks.
- Next, add in the onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Cook until the onion is soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pan and taste to see if you’d like to make any flavor adjustments.
- Spoon the mixture into lettuce cups and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
The chili garlic sauce adds a perfect amount of heat that we enjoyed, but if you’re sensitive to spices you can always reduce the amount.
I prefer using butter lettuce leaves when making ground chicken lettuce wraps as they’re more flexible than iceberg lettuce or romaine and hold much more filling.
Yes, I’ve made this P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps recipe using both ground chicken and ground turkey and both were excellent.You can also use ground beef in case you want another option. Or try my P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef (Copycat Recipe).
I’m sure you could also use a soy sauce alternative like tamari or coconut aminos but I tend to stick to what I call for in the recipe so add them to your own taste preferences.
Yes! If you have a busy week ahead of you, make a big batch of the chicken filling and freeze some for later. It reheats incredibly well!
“Last night I made the PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps recipe and the first comment out of my husband’s mouth when he took his first bite was, “This tastes just like PF Chang’s!” I agree. The recipe came out perfect! Can’t wait to try all the other copy cat recipes!!” — Diane Daniels
More Easy Lettuce Wrap Recipes
P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Copycat Recipe}
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken, (I use 93 to 95% lean; I’ve also used ground turkey with good results)
- 1 medium/large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, diced small
- ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, (use tamari or coconut aminos to keep gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce, or to taste (sriracha may be substituted)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed (or garlic powder to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger, or to taste
- one 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and diced small
- 2 to 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- butter lettuce leaves, for serving (romaine lettuce may be subbed and used as lettuce boats rather than wraps)
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the oils, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through; stir intermittently to crumbly while cooking.
- Add the onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, stir to combine, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft and translucent and most of the liquid has been absorbed; stir intermittently.
- Add the garlic, ginger, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the water chestnuts, green onions, salt and pepper to taste, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until tender. Taste filling and make any necessary flavor adjustments, i.e. more soy sauce, hoisin, pepper, etc.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the mixture into the lettuce leaves to serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Easy Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice – One-skillet, ready in 20 minutes, and you’ll never want takeout again after tasting how good homemade is! Way more flavor, not greasy, and loads of juicy chicken!
Easy 15-Minute Sweet and Sour Chicken — Faster, easier, healthier, and tastes better than takeout or a restaurant! Perfect balance of sweet yet sour Asian flavors that the whole family will love!
Kung Pao Chicken — An easy, BETTER-THAN-TAKEOUT recipe with juicy chicken and such a flavorful sauce!! Don’t call for takeout when you can make this HEALTHIER version at home in 20 minutes! So AUTHENTIC tasting!!
Better-Than-Takeout Sticky Chicken — Stop calling for takeout or going to the mall food court and make this AMAZING sticky chicken at home in 15 minutes!! So EASY with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with plenty of sticky sauce!!
Originally published April 17, 2017 and republished January 9, 2021 with updated text and photos.
Delicious! I had the leftovers cold the next day and that was great too.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you enjoyed the leftovers as well!
Thank you so much for this recipe! My husband and I became do addicted to Pf Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps to the point that we go there 2-3x a week just for their wraps! Now that I’ve tried youe recipe, we are so happy! I am 8 mos pregnant and was craving for these tonight. Unfortunately PF Changs is already closed so I headed to the nearest Fry’s to buy the ingredients you mentioned. I did not regret following every step in your recipe! Thank you sooooo much! It is so delicious!! Definitely a copycat recipe of PF Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps! Lol
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad these hit the spot! I am glad that you feel they are definitely a copycat of PF Chang’s!
I made this for dinner the other night. It has to be one of the best recipes I’ve ever come across. It is a definite favorite of mine.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it’s one of the best recipes you’ve ever come across!
Yuuummmy!!! Used ground turkey and was absolutely delicious!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they turned out great!
I made this for the third time tonight and it is one of my very favorite meals. I followed the recipe exactly except I also added two stalks of finely chopped celery with the chopped onion. I think it would also be good with diced carrots as a variation. I shared this link with my FB friends and suggested that they have all of the ingredients prepped in advance. Thanks for this delicious recipe!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it’s a favorite of yours!
Absolutely delicious! Thank you.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Made these for a baby shower. Easy to make and everyone loved em. Will definitely make them again!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you will make again!
What about the crunchy twisty things? maifun rice sticks?
I’m sure you can add whatever you’d like to customize it to your tastes based on the products you have available in your area or online.
I was wondering the same thing about the little crunchy white noodles that is served with these at PF’s and Pei Wei it really adds to the wraps ;) I’ve inquired about these in several different ways with still not answer. Thank you for your response if you can help out :)
I really don’t know where to obtain those. Maybe you could go to an Asian market and ask them if they have those or you could check on Amazon. I don’t know what they’re called. I do know what you’re talking about but I don’t know the proper name.
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1 oz. rice noodles – I see at most stores…mei fun
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375º F. 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.
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Thank you Averie and Rich :) I am anxiously making these as soon as I get the noodles ;)
I made the lettuce chicken wraps last night and they are delicious! Just as good, if not better, than P.F.Changs. I served them with a simple Chinese noodle dish. I can’t wait to have leftovers tonight?
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you think they are just as good, if not better, than P.F.Changs!
YUMMMMM!
These are wonderful!!! Making them a staple for week night dinners.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they will be a staple!
I made the Chicken Lettuce Wraps last night and man they were soooooo good! I served sliced jalapenos and cilantro to top them. We really enjoyed it and my husband said these are better than PF Changs.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you think it’s better than PF Changs! Love the sliced jalapenos and cilantro! My kind of food FOR SURE!
Made these for dinner tonight, I’ve had the recipe saved for awhile. My husband has been trying to watch his diet so I knew this would be something good for him. He loved it! I even convinced my picky 14 year old to try it as well but he’s got a much bigger appetite (he’s a swimmer) so I put it over some rice so it filled him up a bit more. This will be one of our favorite “go to” meals!😉
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it will be a go to for you!
I made these for the first time tonight, I have ate these in other restaurants before but my wife has never really cared for them. She was a lil hesitant tonight but agreed to try them, she is already wanting these in our recipe box so we don’t accidentally lose the recipe! They were AMAZING!!!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad this won over your wife compared to what she’s had in restaurants before!
Tasted even better than P.F. Chang’s!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you think they tasted better than P.F. Chang’s!
I made this today for my hubs and he loved them!! Said they tasted just like/if not better than the restaurant🤤😃🤤 he LovEs me haha but even my 3 picky boys enjOyed them.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad the whole family was satisfied and tasted just as good/if not better than the restaurant!