PF Chang’s Copycat Lettuce Wraps

PF Chang’s Copycat Lettuce Wraps are a fan-favorite dish that’s super easy and quick to whip up at home. They’re perfect for a light, low-carb dinner.

I first tried these years ago when I was a flight attendant, spending time in Waikiki. PF Chang’s had an awesome happy hour, and these wraps were always on the menu. Even if you’ve never been to PF Chang’s, trust me—you’ll love them! They’re savory, a little sweet, and just the right amount of spice. The best part? This recipe is super flexible, so you can swap in whatever toppings you’ve got or adjust it to your taste.

What you’ll need to make PF Chang’s Copycat Lettuce Wraps:

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb ground chicken or turkey – may sub shiitake mushrooms for vegetarian
• 1 white onion diced – may sub red onion
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce – may sub aminos
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 4 garlic cloves 
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger 
• 1 tbsp sriracha 
• ½ tsp white pepper
• 8 oz canned water chestnuts 
• 4 scallions 
• 1 head butter lettuce

Make PF Chang’s Copy Cat Lettuce Wraps VEGETARIAN

Swap the meat for Shiitake mushrooms and skip the oyster sauce.

I love using Shiitake mushrooms as a meat swap because they’ve got this awesome, meaty flavor that really adds that umami punch. Just chop them up and cook them like you would the meat. Allow shiitakes to release the moisture before moving on to the next step. Cooking times might be a little different from meat, so just keep an eye on them..

Make PF Chang’s Copy Cat Lettuce Wraps GLUTEN-FREE

You can sub low-sodium soy sauce with Bragg Liquid Aminos or Coconut Aminos.

Most oyster and hoisin sauces do include gluten but there are several companies who make gluten-free options, like Lee Kum Kee and Kikkoman.

Want to make more Restaurant Favorites at home? Give these a try!

• Shrimp Ceviche with Mango and Avocado
• Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
• Beef Lok Lak (Shaking Beef)
• Beer Battered Fish and Chips
• Dolmas
• Chicken Shawarma

Sacha Hirschfeld

PF Chang’s Copycat Lettuce Wraps

A cult favorite copycat recipe you can make easily and quickly at home. This is ideal for a light low-carb dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Appetizers, Mains

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 619

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb ground chicken or turkey may sub shiitake mushrooms for vegetarian
• 1 white onion diced; may sub red onion
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium; may sub aminos
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated
• 1 tbsp sriracha more if you want spicy
• ½ tsp white pepper
• 8 oz canned water chestnuts drained and diced
• 4 scallions thinly sliced
• 1 head butter lettuce

Equipment

• 1 large skillet
• 1 wooden spoon
• 1 cutting board
• 1 chefs knife
• 1 medium bowl
• measuring spoons ½ tsp, 1 tbsp
• measuring cups ¼ cup
• 1 grater
• 1 whisk

Method

 

1. In a medium bowl whisk together hoisin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and white pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, keeping in mind olive oil has a low smoke point so be careful not to let it burn. Brown the chicken or turkey while breaking it up into small pieces, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the onion and sauce; stir until onions become translucent, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the chestnuts and green onions; cook for an additional 2 minutes. Taste, season with salt and pepper, as needed.
5. To serve, spoon a couple tablespoons of meat mixture onto a lettuce leaf cup. Add desired toppings like you would when making tacos.

   I like to serve with assorted veggies and fresh herbs. I typically use radishes, carrot, cucumber, purple cabbage, mint, and cilantro.