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 lettuce to use for wraps? ›
Here are some of my favorite lettuce types for making wraps:
- Romaine. Romaine is nice and thick, with big leaves. ...
- Iceberg. Iceberg lettuce doesn't have much flavor, but I just love the texture. ...
- Butter lettuce leaves. Butter lettuce has a natural bowl shape, so it can hold a lot of ingredients. ...
- Endive.
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? ›
Rice Noodles – don't skip these! They are quick and easy to fry up and add a fabulous crunch to the wraps that you don't want to miss!
What kind of lettuce is used for lettuce wraps? ›
Lay down romaine leaves, slightly overlapping, on the parchment paper, creating almost one large lettuce leaf wrap – about two rows lettuce leaves, 3 leaves each. Then, layer rice, ¼-½ cup smashed beans, tomato slices, avocado slices, sour cream and hot sauce.
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.
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.
What is Jimmy John's lettuce wrap called? ›
The Unwich: A Healthy Lettuce Wrap Sandwich | Jimmy John's.
How do you cut iceberg lettuce for chicken lettuce wraps? ›
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.
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.
How do you keep shredded lettuce good? ›
How do I keep chopped or shredded lettuce fresh? Wrapping up freshly chopped or shredded lettuce in a clean rolled kitchen towel prior to storing in the fridge can help keep lettuce crisp and preserve its taste. For optimal freshness, be sure to use the lettuce quickly, storing for no more than three days.
What does a chicken wrap contain? ›
Crispy Chicken Wraps are loaded with crispy seasoned chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and a hefty drizzle of ranch dressing, all rolled up in a soft, chewy tortilla.
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.
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.
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!
