If you’ve ever been to P.F. Changs and had their lettuce wraps – you know they are out of this world. This easy chicken lettuce wraps recipe is the perfect way to recreate this signature dish from P.F. Changs in the comfort of your own kitchen. This recipe can be made with ground chicken (or turkey), fresh chopped vegetables and a delicious Asian stir-fry sauce, served in a cold and crisp lettuce leaf. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main dish and are quick and easy – my whole family loves them.
Why I love this recipe:
- Quick Meal – For easy weeknight dinners, or even for a delicious lunch, I love how quick this recipe is!
- Easy – With only a few simple steps, this recipe is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick meal. It’s all cooked in one pan too!
- Healthy – With lettuce and protein, this is a healthy low-carb meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
- Budget-Friendly – You get the taste of take out at home for a fraction of the price.
- Versatile – As an appetizer or main dish these wraps can feed a crowd, or just your family.
Ingredients for Chicken Lettuce Wraps
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon Siracha (optional)
1 8-ounce can whole water chestnuts, drained and diced (this is also optional, and I choose to not include them)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 head butter lettuce (I used romaine because that’s what I had)
Directions to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Make sure to crumble chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat. This tool is great for crumbling chicken & ground beef!
- Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and sriracha until onions have become translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
- Store in chestnuts and green onions until tender, about 1-2 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco style.
- Pair with Thai style peanut sauce (my favorite is from Wegman’s). Enjoy!
Recipe Variations:
- Protein – The chicken can be substituted for ground turkey or tofu, if preferred.
- Vegetables – Feel free to add some of your favorite diced veggies – peppers, onions, etc. all go great in the lettuce wraps.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
I prefer to eat them the traditional way – as lettuce wraps! However, for my kids, I usually pair these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with noodles or rice, usually with homemade fried rice which my kids love. For more quick meal ideas, check out my post on 3 delicious options for busy weeknights!
Let me know if you try this recipe – leave a comment down below! Happy cooking!
This looks so good! I love the lettuce wraps from P.F. Chang’s – I can wait to try this! It looks super easy, too, so that’s even better.
They are so good & they taste just like P.F. Chang’s! Thanks for stopping by!
This looks wonderful and I can’t wait to try it with my family! We are on the lookout for meals for picky eaters, healthy and quick! Thank you!
This is an interesting recipe and never tried it before. I would love to try it soon.
This looks delicious, simple enough for weeknight cooking and healthy! Saving to make this week! Thanks for sharing!
Agreed! It’s very quick for a weeknight meal – thanks for stopping by!
Looks so delicious! Can I make this dish with a vegan version instead? What would I need to substitute? Also, do you have a recommendation for a good vegan cheese that melts well? Thanks so much!
You can totally make this dish vegan – using lots of veggies and tofu for a substitute. I am not too well-versed on vegan cheeses, but I did find this for you and hopefully it helps: https://veganfoundry.com/5-vegan-cheeses-that-melt-like-real-cheese/
Thanks for stopping by!
This looks so delicious and perfect for easy lunches!
Definitely! Thanks for stopping by!
I love fast and easy meals. Looks fabulous!
They are super convenient & quick! Thanks for stopping by!
Morgan these look delicious and so refreshing! I’d love to invite you to come share some of your recipes at my weekly link party which goes live on my blog every Wednesday! Hope you will join us! It’s a great way to get more exposure! Have a great week!
Thank you so much! I will def hop over and check it out – thanks so much!
I LOVE lettuce wraps and always get excited when I find new recipes to try! Can’t wait!
They’re really good! I hope you try them! Thanks for stopping by!
Sounds so good. Love the crunch of water chestnuts!
They’re really good! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Yum, these chicken lettuce wraps look so good, fresh, and delicious! I wish I had some right now. Must try!
Thanks so much! They are really good! Let me know if you try them!
Looks like a delicious Keto-friendly dish to me. Will bear this recipe in mind next time I cook ground meat. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! It is yummy – appreciate you stopping by!