I just love the taste of lettuce wraps especially from PF Chang’s. They are full of so many delicious flavors and textures and they are just a delight to eat. That’s what makes these PF Chang’s lettuce wraps such an amazing copycat recipe. Try these lettuce wraps with the dipping sauces provided below to take them to the next level!
What’s In PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
Though we can’t say for sure the exact ingredients PF Changs uses in their lettuce wraps in the restaurant, we can get close based on what we have observed when eating them. This is what we put in our copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps!
Chicken – Cook and dice the chicken breast ahead of time before adding to the mixture. Asian sauce blend – A mixture of teriyaki sauce, chili sauce, chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes. You can also add a little hoisin sauce if you prefer. Oil – This is used for sautéing the chicken. You can use vegetable oil, sesame oil, olive oil, or even chili oil if you like it spicy. Green onion – Cut them into small pieces. It adds a mild heated flavor. Garlic – Fresh garlic gives that savory taste that is common in Asian food. Water chestnuts – These have a crisp texture with a soft bite. It does not have any flavor but the crunchy texture is delicious in every bite. Cashews – Chopped cashews give a crunchy texture. Mushrooms – Shiitake mushrooms are a great choice, or you can use button or white mushrooms too. Lettuce leaves – You can use butter lettuce, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, or any lettuce that is pliable and easy to wrap.
Instructions for Making PF Chang’s Lettuce Wrap
We love making this PF Chang’s lettuce wrap recipe! It is so simple to make and is perfect for an appetizer before dinner, a side dish, or as a light dinner. It is perfect for any time of day and is ready in minutes.
Variations in PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
Create the best combination of PF Chang’s lettuce wraps with just a few variations to help make it just the way you like it! Change the ingredients or modify them in any way to help balance what you have at home and what you love in your lettuce. The options are endless!
Lettuce – Choose between bib, Boston, or butter lettuce is easy to spoon the chicken mixture together. Iceberg lettuce is another favorite but doesn’t have as much flavor. Protein – Some people like to use ground chicken, ground pork, ground beef, or ground turkey in lettuce wraps instead of the chicken breast chopped up. Shrimp is also another option. Nuts – Use peanuts or pine nuts instead of cashews. Vegetarian – Make it meatless with a combination of all the ingredients without the chicken or meat choices. Fruit – Add chopped mango for a sweeter type of PF Chang’s lettuce wrap option.
Homemade Lettuce Wrap Sauce
One of the best parts about lettuce wraps is the variety of sauces you can serve on the side. The sauces are easy to make once you have made your teriyaki sauce mixture for the lettuce wraps. If you love the sauces as much as I do, you can even make a little extra sauce just so you have plenty for dipping. Here are the sauce combinations we love:
Peanut Sauce – ⅓ cup teriyaki mixture + 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Spicy Teriyaki Sauce – ⅓ cup teriyaki mixture + 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (or to taste, depending on how spicy you like it). Asian-style BBQ sauce – ½ cup hoisin sauce + low-sodium soy sauce or water added until desired consistency is reached. Spicy Oyster Sauce – Oyster sauce + Sriracha (to taste).
Low-Sodium Options
For a low-sodium option, you can swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos, and tamari, or simply just use low-sodium soy sauce. Teriyaki sauce can also be high in sodium, so be sure to check your labels. You can also make your teriyaki sauce by using the recipe provided in our Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken recipe and use low-sodium soy sauce.
Gluten-Free Lettuce Wraps
These lettuce wraps are super easy to make GF because the wrap itself (the lettuce) is already gluten-free. The only thing you need to watch out for is the soy sauce and teriyaki sauce. Neither of those ingredients is gluten-free. Be sure to opt for gluten-free sauces and check the labels when looking for ingredients to make this recipe.
Modification of a PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
As a little added note, PF Chang’s lettuce wraps are not the most “kid-friendly” meal or easiest to hold together for smaller hands. If you have young ones like I do, lettuce wraps are pretty much impossible because little ones have a hard time keeping the lettuce wrap intact. To solve this problem, I cut up the lettuce placed it in a bowl, and put the filling over the top. Sometimes I cook up a little rice and add it to the bowl with the chicken mixture. They LOVE it!
Storing PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
It is best to separate all the parts from each other. Place the chicken mixture in an airtight container and the bib lettuce in another one. This will help keep them both fresh and delicious when ready to reheat. Place the chicken mixture in a microwave to reheat or on the stovetop. Once warmed through, spoon the mixture into a lettuce boat and enjoy!
More Great Copycats
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So here goes. Some great imitation recipes from your favorite restaurants.
How to Make PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Orange Chicken
Honey Baked Ham Recipe
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
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