The #1 PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps Recipe is So Easy (2024)

If you’ve ever enjoyed dining at PF Chang’s, you know just how delicious their Lettuce Wraps are. Picture flavorful, juicy ground chicken topped with a savory-sweet hoisin sauce, crunchy water chestnuts, and fresh green onion. Now, you can enjoy this amazing appetizer outside of business hours with our Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps recipe.

Lettuce Wraps are an excellent dinner for warm nights when you want something that feels light. And, by swapping a traditional flour wrap for lettuce, you get a hefty dose of veggies.

If you’re into make-ahead meals, this is a great recipe to keep in your arsenal. Simply prep the saucy meat ahead of time for a simple lunch, light dinner, or party appetizer. These wraps have a delicate, delicious balance of flavors that will impress everyone. Is your mouth watering yet? If so, let’s get cookin’!

PF Chang’s History

Here are some little-known facts about PF Chang’s.

• The concept for PF Chang’s began in the 1960s after Philip Chiang was inspired by his family’s traditional recipes.
• Before PF Chang’s, there was Mandarette, Philip Chiang’s first restaurant. Paul Fleming (aka “P.F.”) saw the potential in Mandarette, and thus, PF Chang’s was born in the 90s.
• PF Chang’s is all about creating a great experience, which might be why they create their food fresh each day and showcase unique murals.
• Though PF Chang’s has many delightful dishes, their Lettuce Wraps remain the top favorite worldwide.
• Speaking of worldwide, PF Chang’s has more than 300 restaurants worldwide…and counting!
• PF Chang’s stands out from the crowd for several reasons, including their extensive co*cktail and dessert menu. The chain’s sophisticated wine list has earned several awards and makes PF Chang’s an excellent spot for date night.

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Cost Benefits of Making Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

If you were to dine at PF Chang’s, a plate of Lettuce Wraps would cost you a hefty $14.25, not including extra lettuce. This is rumored to serve only two people. Ouch!

In comparison, you can make a family-sized plate of our Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps for under $10. As always, this may vary based on your locale and ingredient availability.

Here’s how that breaks down:

• Ground chicken: $4.00
• Garlic: $0.50
• Onion: $0.50
• Hoisin sauce: $0.50
• Brown or coconut sugar: $0.20
• Soy sauce: $0.10
• Ground ginger: $0.40
• Garlic chili sauce: $0.20
• Water chestnuts: $1.00
• Green onions: $0.50
• Salt: $0.01
• Pepper: $0.03
• Lettuce: $1.50

Grand Total: $9.44

What an amazing cost difference, especially when you factor in serving size! Plus, you skip the table wait time. This is fast food done right!

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How to Make Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

Learn how to make Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps with these simple steps.

Step One: Brown the Chicken

Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and chopped onions. Cook until the chicken is brown and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step Two: Make the Sauce

Stir in the garlic, hoisin sauce, coconut sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic chili sauce. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, until slightly thickened.

Step Three: Stir in Water Chestnuts

Stir in the chestnuts and cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until tender. Season the ground chicken mixture with salt and pepper.

Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. You may want to add more chili sauce or ginger, depending on your flavor preferences.

Step Four: Garnish and Serve the Lettuce Wraps

To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style. You can use iceberg lettuce, dark greens, romaine lettuce, or butter. The only rule is that your lettuce leaves be large enough to fit your sauced chicken!

Garnish the wraps with fresh green onions, crispy rice noodles, and any other toppings your heart desires. Enjoy!

What to Serve With PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

Copycat P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps make an excellent light meal, but you can always serve them with another main dish like Orange Chicken. If desired, serve your Lettuce Wraps with a topping bar of crispy rice noodles, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, additional green onions, and pickled ginger.

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Storing Leftover Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

Leftover P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps store beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days. We recommend refrigerating the meat and lettuce separately for best results. You can also store leftover meat in the freezer for up to 4 months. To reheat, simply warm the meat over medium-low heat.