Crunchy lettuce and tasty chicken filling make these Asian wraps a family favorite for any meal. They're quick to make, but be ready for your family to ask for more - they're just that delicious!
A healthy ground chicken lunch or dinner idea that even the most notorious picky eaters will love.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, low carb, keto!
These wraps taste delicious when topped with my pickled daikon or with an addition of healthy Mexican coleslaw.
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From all of the tasty lettuce wraps on this blog including Asian shrimp wraps and buffalo chicken lettuce wraps, and juicy beef wraps, we definitely love this one the most (spoiler! it's the easiest of them all!)
Which Lettuce is Best for Wraps?
For making wraps, use firm, crisp lettuce with big leaves. Bibb, butter, Boston, or romaine lettuce are great choices.
Look for deep, wide, sturdy leaves to hold the filling.
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Why These P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps Are Yummy
💖 These lettuce wraps are super quick to make and perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an appetizer, lunch, or dinner. They're packed with flavor, keto-friendly, low-carb, and gluten-free, making them a healthy choice that everyone will love.
💖 Plus, they’re customizable for picky eaters—adjust the spice level to your liking, and they’re great for feeding a crowd. You can even make them ahead of time and keep them warm for an easy, delicious snack!
For a wholesome Asian meal feast, serve these wraps with white or brown rice, Thai style soup, Miso Soup, Soba Noodles Stir Fry, Napa Cabbage, and Mushroom Stir Fry.
P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wrap Recipe Ingredients
- Ground Chicken - This recipe uses ground chicken because it’s lower in calories and fat. You can swap it with ground turkey, pork, or beef if you prefer.
- Water Chestnuts - You can find water chestnuts in Asian grocery stores or online. They add crunch, but if you can’t find them, peanuts or walnuts work too.
- Lettuce - Lettuce holds the filling in your wraps. Romaine or butter lettuce is best because they’re sturdy and healthy. Iceberg lettuce isn’t great for wraps because it breaks easily.
- Soy Sauce - Soy sauce gives an umami flavor to dishes. Look for gluten-free, low sodium soy sauce in the ethnic food aisle or at Asian markets.
- Hoisin - This tangy sauce is made from fermented soybeans and is perfect for addign that rich umami flavor. Check for gluten-free labels, as many hoisin sauces aren’t gluten-free. For something lighter, you can also use tahini sauce.
📋 You can find the full ingredient list in the Recipe Card below the article.
What’s the Best Lettuce for Wraps?
The best lettuce for wraps should have firm, crisp, and large leaves. My top choices include Romaine, butter, bibb, and Boston lettuce.
They are sturdy and can hold the filling well.
How To Make P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: sesame oil, hoisin, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Set this aside for later.
- Heat some cooking oil in a medium or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the mushrooms in the skillet over medium-high heat until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Then, set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil and cook the ground chicken until it turns brown. When the chicken is halfway cooked, add the onions, garlic, red chili flakes, and ginger.
- Add the mushrooms back into the skillet, then mix in the chopped water chestnuts and the sauce. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a minute or two.
- Prepare your lettuce leaves and fill each one with about 2 heaping tablespoons of the mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top.
- Top with any garnishes you like, such as white sesame seeds, chia seeds, green onion, and black pepper, then serve immediately.
Want something lighter and quicker? Try my turkey lettuce wraps with tahini.
Tips
- You can easily make this recipe for a big group. Just double the ingredients and keep the filling warm in the oven. When it's time to serve, you can either set up the wraps for your guests or let them build their own with all the needed tools and extras like extra sauce, nuts, and seeds.
- Many recipes add sprouted mung beans or similar sprouts to the wraps for a crunchy texture. Rinse them well before using, and you can find them in most Asian stores.
- If you want the wraps spicy, add more of the red pepper flakes or extra ginger. You can also serve spicy sauce like Sriracha or chili garlic sauce on the side.
- You can replace the chicken with tofu or beans for a vegetarian version.
- The sauce works well for 1 pound of chicken, but you can increase it by 1.5 times if you want more. You might need to use two lettuce leaves per wrap to hold the extra filling.
Lettuce Wraps Tip
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt in your food.
You can also try soy sauce alternatives like tamari or coconut aminos (this one has a little sweeter taste).
Serving Suggestions
- I serve these keto chicken lettuce wraps with boiled or fried veggies, white or brown rice, wonton or miso soup, spring rolls, Mexican coleslaw, egg rolls, Asian Napa Cabbage Salad, Oriental Slaw and more same-themed appetizers.
- Since the wraps have protein and veggies, for a complete meal, you should add some grains like rice or noodles and maybe another side of steamed or stir-fried vegetables.
- Have you tried these wraps with Thai Peanut Sauce? This sauce is the best for ANYTHING!
Storing, Reheating and Freezing Instructions
- To Store. Assembled lettuce wraps should be eaten right away. They don’t keep well at room temperature or in the fridge because the sauce will make the lettuce soggy and it will break easily.
- To Reheat. If you freeze the filling, thaw it overnight in the fridge. Then, reheat it in a skillet with some extra sauce and a bit of water to get the texture back.
- To Freeze. The chicken filling can be frozen for 2-3 months in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
- To Make Ahead. If you have a busy week, cook a big batch of chicken mixture and freeze some for later. It reheats really well!
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INGREDIENTS
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- 1 pound ground chicken, or ground turkey, beef, or pork
- 1 tablespoon vegetable, or peanut oil
- ½ cup yellow onion, minced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pinch crushed red chili pepper flakes
- 8-10 mushrooms, cremini or similar, diced
- 8 oz whole water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 head butter lettuce, or baby Romaine lettuce, or similar
Sauce
- 5 tablespoons low sodium , or GF soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, toasted
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- green onions
- sesame seeds
- peanuts
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: sesame oil, hoisin, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Set this aside for later.5 tablespoons low sodium, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, salt and pepper to taste
- Heat some cooking oil in a medium or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon vegetable
- Sauté the mushrooms in the skillet over medium-high heat until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Then, set them aside.8-10 mushrooms
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil and cook the ground chicken until it turns brown. When the chicken is halfway cooked, add the onions, red chili flakes, garlic, and ginger.1 pound ground chicken, ½ cup yellow onion, 2 large garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1 pinch crushed red chili pepper flakes
- Add the mushrooms back into the skillet, then mix in the chopped water chestnuts and the sauce. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a minute or two.8-10 mushrooms, 8 oz whole water chestnuts
- Prepare your lettuce leaves and fill each one with about 2 heaping tablespoons of the mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top.1 head butter lettuce, 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- Top with any garnishes you like, such as white sesame seeds, chia seeds, green onion, and black pepper, then serve immediately.green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts
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NOTES
- To Store. Assembled lettuce wraps should be eaten right away. They don’t keep well at room temperature or in the fridge because the sauce will make the lettuce soggy and it will break easily.
- To Reheat. If you freeze the filling, thaw it overnight in the fridge. Then, reheat it in a skillet with some extra sauce and a bit of water to get the texture back.
- To Freeze. The chicken filling can be frozen for 2-3 months in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
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NUTRITION
Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on the products used.
Full Nutrition Disclaimer can be found here.
PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps: FAQs
Lettuce wraps are a healthier, lower-calorie alternative to bread. Swapping bread for lettuce wraps is a tasty way to cut calories if you're trying to lose weight.
These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are gluten-free, low-carb, and keto. Check the nutrition info in the recipe card below.
If your grocery store doesn’t carry cremini mushrooms, you can also use shiitake or diced white button mushrooms.
If you need a substitute for water chestnuts, you can use one of these options:
Jicama: It has a similar crunch and mild flavor.
Celery: For crunchiness, though it’s less sweet.
Bamboo Shoots: They offer a similar texture and taste.
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Suzi Mo
Totally missing is the fried rice vermicelli.
I also found the recipe very salty. That being said, my kids loved it.
Sandra B
Can you used small diced or julienned strips of chicken breast instead of ground chicken?
Julia
Oh yes that would be great too! I prefer small diced!
Suzi Mo
Diced
Better than Julianne
Jamie Lomshek
Amazing flavor, even better than PF Chang!
Julia
You’ll love how easy those keto lettuce wraps are! I usually make them extra hot!