By Becky Hardin
Published May 11, 2022
I love PF Chang’s, so this PF Chang’s lettuce wrap recipe is one that is near and dear to my heart. My copycat version of these popular lettuce wraps is stress-free with just a few simple ingredients like ground chicken, butter lettuce, canned water chestnuts, and soy sauce. I love that I can get that same great restaurant taste right at home!
When I go to PF Changs, I always make sure to get an order of their incredible lettuce wraps. They’re so juicy and flavorful– plus, they’re a lower-carb option when I’m eating out. It turns out, these lettuce wraps are super easy to make at home with just a few ingredients. The whole thing takes about 20 minutes to prepare, so they’re a great easy appetizer or quick weeknight meal.
What’s in This PF Chang’s Lettuce Wrap Recipe?
- Hoisin Sauce: Adds sweetness and smokiness to the lettuce wraps that is unique to the PF Chang’s version – don’t skip it! Be sure to use gluten-free hoisin sauce if you plan to make this gluten-free.
- Soy Sauce: Use coconut aminos or tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Vinegar: Rice wine vinegar adds sweetness and acidity.
- Sriracha: Adds spice and heat – use as much or as little as you like.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce so it really coats the chicken.
- Sesame Oil: Adds nutty flavor and prevents the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Chicken: Ground chicken is traditionally used in this recipe, but you could also make these lettuce wraps using ground turkey, pork, or beef. If using beef, make sure to drain any excess fat before adding the sauce.
- Water Chestnuts: Add crunch to the wraps! You could also use bamboo shoots, Jerusalem artichokes, or white turnips if you prefer.
- Green Onions: Add freshness and flavor – save a handful to serve on top!
- Lettuce: Use any large leaf lettuce for serving. Butter lettuce is a classic for these wraps because it’s softer and more mild than other lettuces.
Tips for Success
- If you want to make the dish a bit spicier, add more sriracha to the ground chicken.
- Be sure to drain your water chestnuts and then dice them into small pieces before you use them in this recipe.
- If the cornstarch starts settling into the bottom of your sauce mixture before you get the chance to use it, give it a good mixing to fix it.
How to Store and Reheat
Store the lettuce wrap meat in an airtight container separate from the lettuce for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave and assembling the wraps as you plan to eat them.
Serving Suggestions
These PF Chang’s lettuce wraps make a great appetizer or meal. I like to serve them with a side of rice and my favorite Asian cucumber salad for a healthy meal! They’re also delicious with vegetable lo mein when I’m not watching my carbs.
5-Star Review
“This was delicious! My family of 5 ate every bite and asked me to make it again! I served it with broccoli and rice. It was easy and flavorful.” -Sunny C.
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For the Sauce
- ▢ ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ▢ ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ▢ 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon sriracha
- ▢ 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Lettuce Wraps
- ▢ 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- ▢ 1 pound ground chicken
- ▢ ¼ cup finely diced onion
- ▢ 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic
- ▢ 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ▢ 8 ounces water chestnuts drained and diced (1 can)
- ▢ ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- ▢ 1 head butter lettuce for serving
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Instructions
For the Sauce
- Whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha, and cornstarch. Set aside until ready to use. If the cornstarch settles to the bottom, whisk again before using. ¼ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Lettuce Wraps
- Add the sesame oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- When the sesame oil is fragrant, add the ground chicken and sauté, breaking up the chicken, until it is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. 1 pound ground chicken
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the onions are soft. ¼ cup finely diced onion, 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Add the sauce to the pan and stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Cook for another minute. If the sauce thickens too quickly, thin it with ¼ cup water.
- Add the water chestnuts and green onions. Toss to combine and remove from the heat. 8 ounces water chestnuts, ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- Fill each piece of butter lettuce with a spoonful of the chicken mixture and serve. 1 head butter lettuce
Becky’s Tips
- Storage: Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat and fill the lettuce leaves as desired.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Step by Step
Mix the Sauce: Whisk together ¼ cup of hoisin sauce, ¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sriracha, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Set aside until ready to use. If the cornstarch settles to the bottom, whisk again before using.
Sauté the Chicken: Add 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When the sesame oil is fragrant, add 1 pound of ground chicken and sauté, breaking up the chicken, until it is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the Chicken: Add ¼ cup of finely diced onion, 2 teaspoons of freshly minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the onions are soft. Add the sauce to the pan and stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Cook for another minute. If the sauce thickens too quickly, thin it with ¼ cup water.
Add the Veggies: Add 8 ounces (1 can) of drained and diced water chestnuts and ¼ cup of thinly sliced green onions. Toss to combine and remove from the heat. Fill each piece from 1 head of butter lettuce with a spoonful of the chicken mixture and serve.
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PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Lettuce Wraps
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 8 ounces water chestnuts drained and diced (1 can)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 head butter lettuce for serving
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha, and cornstarch. Set aside until ready to use. If the cornstarch settles to the bottom, whisk again before using. ¼ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Lettuce Wraps
- Add the sesame oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- When the sesame oil is fragrant, add the ground chicken and sauté, breaking up the chicken, until it is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. 1 pound ground chicken
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the onions are soft. ¼ cup finely diced onion, 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Add the sauce to the pan and stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Cook for another minute. If the sauce thickens too quickly, thin it with ¼ cup water.
- Add the water chestnuts and green onions. Toss to combine and remove from the heat. 8 ounces water chestnuts, ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- Fill each piece of butter lettuce with a spoonful of the chicken mixture and serve. 1 head butter lettuce
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat and fill the lettuce leaves as desired.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
