ThisCopycat P.F Chang’s Lettuce Chicken Wrap Recipe comes pretty darn close to P. F. Chang’s. The only difference is that P.F. Chang’s version is served on a bed of fried mung bean noodles. I didn’t have those on hand and didn’t take the time to hunt them down for you (I know, I’m lazy), so I opted out of using them, but if you truly want the authentic version, add the noodles. If I want to eat lettuce wraps, they have to be pretty darn delicious for me to wrap them in lettuce. It’s a fact. And the filling in these lettuce wraps is over the top delicious.
Hello, 36th Avenue fans! I’m Jen, and I blog at Bakerette.com where I share daily recipes, gardening tidbits, and a smattering of DIY projects. I’m excited to be a monthly contributor at The 36th Avenue. I met Desiree at a blogging conference this year where she taught a class. She was funny, energetic, and friendly.It was an instant connection. Well, technically these chicken lettuce wraps are “appetizers,” but my family eats them for dinner and we couple it with chicken fried rice for a fantastic meal. Can we talk about how many Asian restaurants serve lettuce wraps? I’m going with a million–because I really don’t exaggerate, nor do I inflate numbers. I’m safe to say there are quite a few, but their lettuce wraps don’t compare to P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Ummmm, to die for! Again, I don’t exaggerate.
If you want great Asian food, use sesame oil. Vegetable oil, canola oil or others don’t compare. In my opinion, it’s one of the best ways to cook up almost any type of Asian food. And if you haven’t tried hoisin or sriracha sauce? Don’t skimp. Skimp on the noodles, but not the sauces. They truly make these authentic. You can find the sauces in almost any grocery store in the Asian aisle. The sriracha sauce is red with a rooster on it. Hoisin sauce is a dark, thick sauce, almost like the color and texture of molasses, but not the same taste.
Copycat P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Author: Bakerette.com
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 6-8 lettuce wraps
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 3 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt to taste
- salt to taste
- Iceberg, Bibb or butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and drained
- Iceberg, Bibb or butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and drained
- Soy sauce, hoisin, spicy mustard sauce for dipped (optional)
- Soy sauce, hoisin, spicy mustard sauce for dipped (optional)
- Roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
- Roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
- Fried mung bean noodles (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet on medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add the ground chicken and cook until it is cooked through. With a spatula, break it up into small chunks as it cooks (it will resemble ground beef). Remove from heat.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and sriracha sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Fold in water chestnuts, green onion, sesame oil, and peanuts, if desired. Salt to taste.
- Serve on a bed of fried mung bean noodles, if desired, in a lettuce leaf and top with hoisin, soy sauce, or spicy mustard.
Recipe adapted from Eat-Drink-Love.com
Thank you, Desiree, for allowing me to guest post today! And I would love it if you stopped by Bakerette.com for a bite!
I hope to see you around!
You might also like these other recipes at Bakerette:
Watermelon Cupcake
Utah Scones
Chicken Fried Rice
Have a delicious day my friends!
Jen and Desiree
FAQs
We can definitely make chicken lettuce wraps at home. It's actually super easy and makes a surprisingly quick and healthy weeknight meal. The sauce is what makes it delicious and to make it, simply mix hoisin sauce with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil to make a sticky glaze for the chicken.
What is the best lettuce to use for lettuce wraps? ›
You can use any type of green leafy lettuce for lettuce wraps, but popular types of lettuce include Boston bib lettuce and romaine hearts.
Are lettuce wraps healthy for weight loss? ›
Wraps are a simple and easy lunch option that have the potential to be super healthy. Making your own wrap ensures that you control the ingredients and create a diet-friendly meal that you can feel good about eating. Swapping a carb-heavy tortilla with lettuce is a great way to save on calories and carbs.
How do you crisp lettuce for lettuce wraps? ›
Fill a large bowl with very hot tap water (around 120°F) and plunge your wilted greens. Let them soak for 10–30 minutes, then drain. Wrap the leaves in a damp towel and chill before using (or if you need them immediately, cool them down in ice water). They'll be perkier than a Pomeranian with a plushie.
How do you keep lettuce crisp in a wrap? ›
Instead of storing your lettuce in a plastic bag or wrapping it in plastic wrap, simply wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. The foil will help retain moisture in the leaves, keeping them fresh and crisp for much longer.
How do you keep lettuce wraps from getting soggy? ›
Airtight food storage containers are the ideal option, as they prevent air and moisture from seeping in and causing the wrap to become soggy or stale. Reusable food containers are also a great choice, as they are eco-friendly and can be used again and again to store wraps and other types of food.
What's the best thing to wrap lettuce in? ›
Roll Up Romaine in Foil
It can keep romaine lettuce crisp for as long as 30 days. Simply wrap individual heads or hearts tightly in aluminum foil. Remove as many crispy leaves as you need for a recipe, and re-bundle the remaining lettuce.
How to clean lettuce for lettuce wraps? ›
“The leaves make perfect boats for lettuce wraps, which benefit from the crispiness that iceberg lettuce is known for.” To clean iceberg lettuce, give the head a good rinse under cool running water and pat dry. Place on a cutting board and remove outer leaves that may be dirty or wilted, usually just the outer four.
What lettuce is best for a lettuce wrap? ›
Romaine: You'll want to look for romaine or lettuce with a big leaf to allow yourself optimal room for filling, and space to roll these up just like a wrap.
Is iceberg lettuce good for lettuce wraps? ›
One of the best ways to enjoy iceberg lettuce is make lettuce wraps. This post was updated on 3/12/2024.
Ingredients. The key ingredient of hoisin sauce is fermented soybean paste. Some hoisin sauce ingredients include starches such as sweet potato, wheat and rice, and water, sugar, soybeans, sesame seeds, white distilled vinegar, salt, garlic, red chili peppers, and sometimes preservatives or coloring agents.
Does PF Chang's use oyster sauce? ›
Consider the Sauce
Chang's include non-vegan sugar. If you abstain from refined sugar, you can still order two very tasty menu items. Get your Buddha's Feast and edamame steamed. Unless they are marked safe for shellfish allergies, the sauces also contain oyster sauce.
What are the ingredients in Lee Kum Kee lettuce wrap sauce? ›
Water, sugar, soybean oil, sesame oil, salt, sweet potato powder, modified corn starch, rice vinegar, contains less than 2% of soybeans, spices, dehydrated garlic, wheat flour, sesame paste, caramel color, yeast extract, chili peppers, safflower oil, xanthan gum, natural flavors (milk), cultured dextrose, maltodextrin.
What is McDonald's wrap made of? ›
It consists of 100% white meat chicken breast (crispy or grilled), lettuce, shredded cheddar jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and sauce (ranch, honey mustard or salsa roja), wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. It was created to serve as a snack to satisfy hunger between meals.
