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PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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I don’t think I’ve met a single person who didn’t like PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe. These homemade PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps are THE perfect way to start a meal or heck, to be the main meal. They are low-carb, protein-packed, and full of flavor. Bonus- they double as Copycat Pei Wei Lettuce Wraps, too!

PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Did I mention that they are EXTREMELY easy to make? Like made in less than 15 minutes, easy. Look, we made a video to show you how 🙂

 
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And why do I keep saying ya’ll? Spell check keeps telling me it’s not a word….up here in Minnesota, it for sure isn’t a word. We do say weird things though like “Com-mear once” translated into “Come here for a second.” OR “Alls you gotta do” translated into “All you have to do.” AND some people even say “Can you borrow me that?” translated into “Can you lend me that?” Man oh man the Minnesota accent.

You’re going to love these Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps. They can be easily gluten-free modified (with the right gluten-free sauce products) and are packed with vegetables. I think that’s one of the hardest parts for me, getting enough veggies into my diet! We snuck some mushrooms and water chestnuts into the chicken mixture just like the real recipe has! And, of course, the base is made from ground chicken to get alllll that protein in. So without further adieu, here is the BEST PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe on the internet!

PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps on plate

PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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I don’t think I’ve met a single person who didn’t like PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe. These homemade PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps are THE perfect way to start a meal or heck, to be the main meal. They are low-carb, protein-packed, and full of flavor. Bonus- they double as Copycat Pei Wei Lettuce Wraps, too!

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Author: Lee Hersh
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the meat

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup water chestnuts, chopped

For the Sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium/high heat.
  2. Once oil is heated, add in ground chicken and sauté for a few minutes, mixing continuously. Then, add in chopped mushrooms, fresh basil, and water chestnuts and continue to sauté until chicken is cooked all the way through, around 8-10 minutes.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. Whisk together all ingredients.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken mixture and let simmer for a few more minutes to let the sauce thicken.
  5. Enjoy in a piece of lettuce or romaine.

Notes

-I updated this recipe slightly on 1/24/2017!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4
  • Calories: 205
  • Sugar: 4
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 21

If you love this PF Changs Lettuce Wrap recipe, you will love our other lettuce + wrap recipes from Fit Foodie Finds! Check it out below.

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  2. Reply

    1. I thought Kikkomans was an Australian thing. Way to steal the thunder.
    2. How am I supposed to make a comparison to PF Changs when I haven’t eaten there? Australia…take note.
    3. why are your kikkomans bottles nicer than ours?

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      1. I just realized I spelt Kikkomans wrong
      2. NO PF CHANG’S, come on Australia, get with it
      3. My broseff is studying abroad in Australia next year…I’m planning a trip to see him next Spring!!

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    I’ve never actually been to PF Changs but one time my stepmom and I made copycat lettuce wraps… they were amazing!! They were super duper similar to your recipe here except we had water chestnuts and used ground turkey. Yum!!

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    It is a good thing that P.F. Changs also has vegetarian lettuce wraps made with tofu, now isn’t it? They are deeelicious. But yes, I will agree that the chicken version is awesome (I’ve only been a vegetarian for 2 years). I think I am going to try to make these with tempeh in place of the chicken.

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      o0o! GREAT IDEA! I honestly didn’t even know that they had a vegetarian version. I’ve never experimented with tempeh or tofu…but I feel like I should start. I like how they both taste…I’m just…not an expert 😀

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    We love lettuce wraps of all types – can’t wait to give these a try!!!
    And mushrooms are awesome – I use them in everything.
    I think my spell check has finally given up on trying to correct y’all – even though I live in Kansas, I’m from Texas and have always said y’all!

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      Y’ALLLLLL. I think mushrooms are a Kansas thing. Do you go “mushroom hunting,” as Blake calls it? I think it sounds like the weirdest thing, if you ask me. The BF is from just outside of Topeka in a small town 😀

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        Funny – I’ve never heard of mushroom hunting!!
        We actually live in Topeka and my husband is from a small town 30 miles north (Holton).

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          Weird! Maybe it is a Brosa thing then 😀 Lots of Blake’s cousins live in Holton…that’s where his mom is from! He grew up in Valley Falls! Such a small world!

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    Oohhh. I think I might actually have all of those ingredients at home. Except lettuce, which is probably kind of important in this one.
    They look great Lee- And I also thought that Kikkomans was only in Australia too. I guess you do learn something everyday 🙂

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    Have I told you lately that I love you Lee!!!! hehe I love chicken lettuce wraps! I’ve never been to PF Changs but I used to work at Pei Wei (owned by PF) and their lettuce wraps are AMAZING!!!!! I love how easy and delicious lettuce wraps are! And so healthy!!

    PS my calves are killing me!!!!! loved sculpt! Hopefully I’m home in time to go on monday 🙂 I’ll let you know!

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      OMG GO TO PF CHANG’S. It’s such a good date night place! And they have brown rice 😀 I love that they have been shifting to more of a health focused menu! Yes- do let me know if you are coming Monday!

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    I have never eaten at PF Changs but I did marrie into a asian family. My wife’s family is from SE Asia, I love to cook and this gave me a great way to get close to my mother-in-law. She has taught me some very good family dishes, but she is kinda old school and cooks by sight and taste (no recpies lol) but your recpie is very close to how she taught me to make lettuce wraps. The only thing I do differently is add chopped bamboo shoots and crushed peanuts, other than that this is always a favorite any time I make it, great copycat Ms.Harsh thank you.

    P.S. I do love messing with people that dont know I cook quite a bit of asian foods, no one expects the 6’3″ white guy to be the cook in a large Asian family lol

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      LOVE IT! When I started reading this comment I was like oh gosh he is going to tear my recipe apart! Chopped bamboo would be an excellent addition. Also- you can’t go wrong with peanuts. After all- peanut butter is my all time favorite food!

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    In the Minnesota vernacular you forgot the one that doubles up my Arkansas friends into fits of laughter. It’s “Jeet,” as in, “Jeet yet?” Translation: Did you eat yet?

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    These sound delish! Looking at your pic I noticed a jar of Penzeys spices. Had never heard of this place before this last weekend when I found one in Richmond, VA and fell in love! Ended up walking out with a whole bag full of stuff because it all smelled so good! So definitely making these now! Thanks

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    Just made these last night……. BEST recipe I have made from online ever!!!!

    So easy and delicious!

    Will be making this a weekly thing.

    I used real ginger instead of powdered, everything else by the recipe.

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    I’m so excited to try these tonight. I’m actually going to whip up a batch to take to a friend of mine who just had a baby…and, of course, a batch for my family. What do you do with the basil? Put it in whole? Or do you chop it?

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    I had to laugh at your comment on things people say in Minnesota. I grew up in southern California but I’ve lived here for 38 years. I still get upset when I hear someone say, “Can you borrow me that?” LOAN, people, it’s LOAN! LOL!! I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say, “com-mear once” though. I’ll have to start paying attention to that. Can’t wait to try your recipe.

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    My daughter was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. She loves lettuce wraps so I search gluten free lettuce wraps and come across this. Do all the shopping and check the ingredients just to be sure when u say these sauces are gluten free u didn’t miss something. Sure enough, there’s gluten 🙁 and there goes dinner as my daughter is severely intolerant. recipe looks great.. I’ll have to shop again tomorrow 🙁

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    You are literally endangering people who have celiac disease by claiming these sauces are gluten free. PLEASE update the recipe for accuracy.

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    This recipe was amazing! I’m normally disappointed by copycat recipes but this was spot on! I’m seriously so impressed.
    I added 1/2 cup of water chestnuts and topped with matchstick carrots, chopped green onions, and 1/2 cup of crunchy noodles. I highly recommend it 🙂

    ★★★★★

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      Hey Jamie! There are brands of hoisen that are gluten free. I revised the recipe so that it doesn’t say it’s gluten free, rather it’s easily gluten free modifiable!

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    Great recipe. I love different types of simple Asian food. Just got back from SE Asia, esp. Thailand and actually took some quick cooking classes. A whole new world of spices and sauces opened up to me. On this recipe, how do you incorporate the rice you mention? As a side, incorporated into the filling, on top, etc… I suppose ‘anything goes’.

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    Hi,
    I used to use this recipe before you updated it, and haven’t used it in a while. Weren’t there two instances where you made and added the sauce in the old recipe? It was so flavorful with the double sauce, I was wondering if you could let me know how it used to be done. Thanks a lot!

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    I used to use this recipe all the time. I haven’t used it in a few months, and I noticed that you’ve modified it. Wasn’t there a second round of sauce making in the first recipe? The meal comes out so flavorful with that second sauce round. Also, I could have sworn there was teriyaki sauce in it before. Any way you could send me the old version, I loved it!

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    So how can you tell when the chicken is “coked”? LOL! I am trying this recipe tonight! Looks delicious!

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    I LOVE these! These have been my “go-to” for the past couple years when I can’t decide what to prep and bring for lunches in the office. Super easy and yummy!

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