Easy PF Chang's Lettuce Wrap Recipe - Fearless Fresh (2024)

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A PF Chang’s lettuce wraps recipe as good as at the restaurant! I’m not kidding. And it’s WAY healthier.

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My PF Chang’s lettuce wrap recipe is just as tender and juicy as at the restaurant, but guess what? It’s WAY healthier.

Restaurants add all sorts of salt, sugar, and fat to their recipes, and since you’re making this at home, you’re welcome to adjust to fit your own dietary needs. BUT. (Because there’s always a but, right?)

If you adjust the ingredients in the recipe, it won’t taste the same. If you decrease the of soy sauce, it will be less salty (duh) but also less savory. If you reduce the amount of sugar, the balance against the salt will change. And so on and so forth.

If you change this recipe for PF Chang’s lettuce wraps, which I encourage you do, just keep in mind it will change the taste.

This is a perfect copycat recipe for your quick weeknight dinner, and an excellent cure for Boring Dinner Syndrome (BDS). A lot of people are out there searching for copycat recipes, and this recipe for PF Chang’s lettuce wraps is one of the best out there.

I know because I’ve eaten it many, many times, both in the restaurant and here at home, so I’ve had a lot of time to refine it and make it the best it can be, sometimes using bothfresh and perfectly roasted chicken.

This easy copycat recipe quickly became a favorite at our house, and I think it will be on constant rotation at your dinner table as well.

(Note: If you haveextra chicken, use it to make this epic chicken soup recipe, which is better than my grandma’s!)

PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Americans love to eat out, and it’s pretty clear that this habit is tough to let go of — this is why everyone wants to make the PF Chang’s lettuce wraps at home.

So why not try to make MORE of your favorite restaurants dishes at home? Using these copycat recipes, you’ll even be able to change them up a bit, using fresher, healthier ingredients than you’d likely find at a chain restaurant.

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Copycat Recipe: PF Chang's Lettuce Wrap Recipe

These PF Change's lettuce wraps taste just like those from the restaurant, only they’re way better for you! A perfect dish for Asian dinner night.

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Course: Entree

Cuisine: Chinese

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 4

Calories: 380kcal

Author: Stephanie Stiavetti

Ingredients

For dipping and pouring sauce

  • 4 tablespoons sugar or agave nectar
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten free tamari
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup or canned tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil

For stir-fry sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten free tamari
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (not packed tightly)
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

For stir-fried chicken

  • 1 teaspoon hot water
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (use the good stuff, it will make a difference)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into half-inch cubes”
  • One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained and minced
  • 1/2 cup minced mushrooms (minced to the same size as the water chestnuts)
  • 1/2 yellow onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 large iceberg lettuce leaves

Instructions

For dipping and pouring sauce

  • In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup hot water. Blend in soy sauce or tamari, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice and dark sesame oil. Mix well and set aside in the refrigerator until the rest of the dish is ready.

For stir-fry sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce or tamari, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Mix well and set aside.

For stir-fried chicken

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon hot water, dijon mustard and minced garlic and set this aside.

  • In a wok or large frying pan over high heat, combine olive oil and sesame oil. Heat until it shimmers, about one minute. Add chicken chunks and stir fry until entirely cooked through, about five minutes. Remove from the chicken pan and allow to cool, but reserve the oil in the wok or pan, keeping it hot over a low flame.

  • Take the pan or wok that you cooked the chicken in (with the still warming oil) and turn it up to medium-high heat. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, wait one minute, and then add the garlic, onions, water chestnuts, mushrooms, cooked chicken, and the stir-fry sauce. Cook everything, stirring constantly, until the mushrooms have cooked through and are tender, about four minutes. Remove from pan and place in a serving dish.

  • Add mustard/garlic mixture that you set aside to the pouring sauce, 1/2 a teaspoon at time to taste.

  • Serve the entire lettuce wrap recipe in a nice, big serving tray, complete with stir-fry and iceberg lettuce leaves, and pouring sauce in small bowls. Wrap the stir-fry in lettuce leaves, then top with pouring sauce.

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Notes

As noted above, if you change the recipe, it might not taste exactly like PF Chang's lettuce wraps. But that's fine! Make it your own, which you might enjoy even more.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1466mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.3mg

This content was originally posted on FearlessFresh.com.

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Easy PF Chang's Lettuce Wrap Recipe - Fearless Fresh (2024)

FAQs

What oil does PF Changs use? ›

As a bastion of Asian fusion cuisine, PF Chang's offers a tantalizing array of dishes that dance on the palate. However, for those who prioritize health alongside flavor, the widespread use of soybean oil serves as a caveat.

What are PF Chang's lettuce wraps made of? ›

Juicy chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and water chestnuts combined in a killer Chinese sauce, nestled in a lettuce leaf and garnished with fried rice noodles.

What is the best lettuce for a lettuce wrap? ›

You can use any type of green leafy lettuce for lettuce wraps, but popular types of lettuce include Boston bib lettuce and romaine hearts. Cabbage leaves or jicima wraps would also work great.

What is PF Chang's white sauce? ›

Ancient Chinese secret

In our manic mining of the net for PF Chang clone recipes, we came across some older posts from their chefs. Of interest was the concept of “house white sauce,” which is basically chicken stock with a touch of oyster sauce. Notes: Very concentrated.

What oil do Chinese restaurants use? ›

Chinese cooks normally use soybean oil, vegetable oil, or peanut oil, all of which have a high smoke point. Peanut oil usually has a pleasant nutty flavor and is suitable not only for stir-frying but also for deep-frying. Canola oil, which has a high smoke point but a neutral flavor, is also a good choice.

Does PF Chang use MSG? ›

We do not use any MSG in our food. Sorry to hear your'e not feeling well.

What is lettuce wrap sauce made of? ›

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.

Is eating lettuce wraps healthy? ›

Lettuce is the perfect way create a healthy and low carb wrap. These Asian-inspired Chicken Lettuce Wraps are full of fiber and flavor. Wraps are a simple and easy lunch option that have the potential to be super healthy.

Are lettuce wraps healthier than bread? ›

Lettuce wraps are much lower in calories than bread, and they are very fresh. Corn Tortillas → Corn tortillas tend to be cleaner than regular bread. You can even use a tortilla to replace a pizza crust which is much lighter option.

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 eat a wrap without it falling apart? ›

Warm the tortilla wrap before you use it. Simply microwave it for a few seconds or place it on a dry heated skillet on low heat. This will help your tortilla wrap become more malleable, especially if it's been sitting in a fridge for a while. This makes your tortilla wrap less likely to tear when you fold it.

How do you wrap a sandwich so it doesn't fall apart? ›

Use either foil or parchment paper to secure the wrap. This helps hold everything together, especially if you're not planning on eating the wrap right away. Just be sure to keep the wrap refrigerated until you're ready to eat. Prior to serving, cut the wrap in half and secure the halves with a toothpick.

What's the best thing to wrap lettuce in? ›

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.

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