P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps are a copycat of the restaurant appetizer: ground chicken cooked with water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger in a savory hoisin and soy sauce, then spooned into cold, crisp lettuce cups. This version comes together in about 20 minutes and is naturally gluten free, dairy free, and low carb.
They work as an appetizer, a light dinner, or a build your own lettuce wrap bar, and the ground chicken filling is a good one to keep in mind for picky eaters.
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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.
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, Tuna Cakes, 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.
Are These Lettuce Wraps Keto?
Low carb, definitely. Strict keto, that depends on you. Each wrap works out at about 95 calories and 7g of carbs, so roughly 6g net once you take out the fiber. Two or three wraps is a reasonable lunch and still leaves you room.
Almost all of that carb count comes from the hoisin sauce, which is sweetened. If you are counting closely, use a sugar free hoisin or swap it for coconut aminos with a pinch of five spice. You lose a little of that glossy takeout stickiness, but the filling still tastes like the real thing.
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.
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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, dumplings, 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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Looking for more? See all my chicken wrap recipes in one place, including tortilla wraps and other chicken lettuce wraps.
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This is one of many Asian chicken recipes on the blog. See my full Asian Chicken Recipes roundup for more.
Recipe Card
Crunchy PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
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- 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 soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, salt and pepper
- Heat some cooking oil in a medium or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 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 ounces 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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- 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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Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on the products used.
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PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps: FAQs
Are lettuce wraps healthier than bread?
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.
What to substitute for water chestnuts?
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.
What sauce is in P.F. Chang's lettuce wraps?
The filling sauce is a mix of hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a little lime juice, with garlic and ginger cooked into the chicken. The restaurant also serves a thin dipping sauce on the side, usually a sweet and sharp mix of soy, rice vinegar, mustard, and chili.
Can you make chicken lettuce wraps ahead of time?
Yes. Cook the chicken filling up to 3 days ahead and keep it in the fridge, then reheat it in a skillet. Wash and dry the lettuce cups ahead too, but keep everything separate and assemble just before eating so the lettuce stays crisp.
Are P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps keto?
This homemade version is low carb and keto friendly as written, since it skips the rice and swaps in a sugar free sweetener if needed. The restaurant version has more sugar in the sauce and often comes with fried rice sticks, so it runs higher in carbs.
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Kelly
I made this for dinner and it was delicious! I doubled the sauce recipe and used diced tofu in place of the mushrooms (out of convenience), marinated in a bit of the sauce. Side of rice with some fresh cucumber, carrot, and scallion slaw. The sauce is so yummy! Will be great for meal prep, thank you.
Pat
I am planning to make this soon. Can any part of it be made a day ahead?
Julia
Yes, the filling
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Carly
I loved this. The flavor was perfect and texture was amazing. I ate this on roman lettuce and paired it with stir-fry veggies. Chef's kiss
Isis
This was delicious! The perfect high protein, high fiber, low carb meal and super easy to make! The only tweak I made was coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to reduce sodium. Can’t wait to make this again!
Ashley
This recipe was AMAZING. I higly recommend to anyone reading this. The sauce especially was very flavorful and not too salty. I was hesitant with the soy sauce amount, but trust the process and make sure to use low sodium soy sauce. Thank you for this recipe!!
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!