PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Perfect Copycat}

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.

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

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.

Meal prep tools

• You can order water chestnuts online if you can’t find them in stores.
• Order some coconut aminos if you’re looking for a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
• Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on packing these lettuce wraps up for lunch!
• And of course I get all my free-range ground chicken from Butcher Box!