Craving PF Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps? Try this perfect copycat recipe for a delicious and easy homemade version!

You know I’m a big restaurant copycat girlie and I had to share my version – they’re SO easy and ready faster than takeout! I’ve personally made this recipe over 10 times so you know it’s good. 😉
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Perfect copycat: They taste just like the kind from PF Chang’s, but without the high price tag.
- Low-carb: These wraps are soooo delicious, while still being healthy and low-carb.
- Ready in 30 minutes: I’ve made this recipe in 15 minutes before when I’ve prepped the ingredients ahead of time. Just add to a skillet and saute!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Olive oil – or another neutral cooking oil like avocado oil.
- Ground chicken – try ground turkey, pork or extra-lean ground beef.
- Shittake mushrooms – swap out for another finely-chopped mushroom of your choice.
- Yellow onion – white onion, shallots or red onion can be used instead.
- Matchstick or grated carrots – add another veggie like cucumber after cooking.
- Water chestnuts – leave these out if you can’t find them at the store.
- Green onions – top with diced white onion instead.
- Boston leaf lettuce – romaine, butter or iceberg lettuce are all great options.
Sauce
- Soy sauce – coconut aminos or tamari are the best substitutes here.
- Sesame oil – you can use olive oil, but it’ll have a milder flavour.
- Honey – maple syrup or brown sugar would also add some sweetness.
- Garlic – use freshly minced or jarred minced garlic.
- Ginger – fresh ginger is best, but 1 tsp dried ginger would work instead.
- Sriracha – use another hot sauce or leave this out if you’re not a fan of spice.
How to make PF Chang’s lettuce wraps at home

Step 1: Cook the chicken and veggies.
Brown the chicken in a skillet, then add the veggies and cook until softened.
Step 2: Make the sauce.
Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger and sriracha together.

Step 3: Add everything to the pan.
Add the sauce and green onions to the pan and cook.
Step 4: Assemble your wraps.
Let the chicken mixture cool, then add it to the lettuce leaves and serve.

Recipe tips & variations
Here are some tips and variations to ensure your lettuce wraps turn out perfectly every time:
- Keep your lettuce intact: Carefully peel leaves from the head to create full cups (no cutting needed!).
- Boost the flavour: Stir in hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, or a touch more sriracha for extra depth.
- Prep ahead: Make the filling up to 2 days in advance and reheat in a skillet or microwave for quick weeknight dinners.
- Add texture: Top with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, or crispy rice noodles for some crunch.
- Mix up the protein: Swap ground chicken for ground turkey, beef, or even tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Veggie boost: Add finely diced bell peppers, zucchini, or baby corn to the filling for extra nutrition.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the best lettuce to use?
Use a sturdy lettuce like Boston leaf, romaine, butter or iceberg lettuce. They’ll maintain their shape without falling apart when you add your toppings.
Can you use ground turkey instead of ground chicken?
Yes! You can use pretty much any kind of ground meat for these lettuce wraps like ground turkey or ground pork.
How many calories are in PF Chang’s lettuce wraps?
PF Chang’s lettuce wraps have 330 calories per serving (which contains two wraps). In comparison, my recipe has 307 calories per serving and each serving contains three wraps – so you’re getting a bigger portion size for around the same amount of calories.

What to serve with lettuce wraps
Here are some side dish ideas to go with these chicken lettuce wraps:
- Rice noodles, fried rice or cauliflower fried rice for a low-carb option
- Spring rolls or egg rolls
- Serve them as an appetizer to this PF Chang’s spicy chicken stir fry
If you love these lettuce wraps then you’ve got to check out my Buffalo Chicken version too!
Storing and reheating
Storing: Store the filling and lettuce separately in the fridge for 5 days.
Freezing: You can’t freeze the wraps for obvious reasons, but you can freeze the filling for 3 months then thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheating: Reheat the filling on the stovetop or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then assemble your wraps fresh.
Mason jar salads: Store your lettuce wraps as salads! Add the chicken mixture to the bottom, then top with chopped lettuce and store in the fridge for 5 days.

More restaurant takeout recipes

PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Perfect Copycat}
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 pinch salt & pepper
- 1 lb shittake mushrooms any mushrooms will work here, make sure they are finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 (227mL) can water chestnuts finely chopped
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 head Boston leaf lettuce
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger or 1 tsp dried
- 1 tsp sriracha optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over med-high heat. Add ground chicken, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Next add mushrooms, yellow onion, carrots and water chestnuts. Cook for 5-6 minutes until veggies have softened.
- Meanwhile, mix sauce ingredients together.
- Add sauce and green onions, mixing all together and sauteeing for 1 minute until combined. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
- Add chicken mixture to lettuce leaves then serve and enjoy!





Comments & Reviews
Brandon Long says
This recipe turned out so good! My whole house loved it. I would make this to eat for the week because it was just that good! I loved the flavor and the leaf wrap. It was perfect!