Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wrap Recipe

Introduction

Enjoy the fresh, savory flavors of this Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wrap recipe right at home. Ground chicken is perfectly seasoned and wrapped in crisp butter lettuce, making for a light yet satisfying appetizer or meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and chopped or sliced
• 1/3 cup coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch, mixed with 1 tbsp water
• Butter lettuce, to serve
• Green onions, to serve
• Sesame seeds, to serve

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through.
2. Step 2: Push the cooked chicken to one side of the skillet. Add the sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the empty side. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then mix everything together.
3. Step 3: Stir in the chopped water chestnuts, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and the arrowroot starch mixed with water. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes to allow it to thicken further.
5. Step 5: Spoon the mixture into butter lettuce leaves. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or substitute coconut aminos with low-sodium soy sauce.
• Try using ground turkey or pork instead of chicken for a different taste.
• For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
• Use iceberg lettuce if you prefer a crunchier wrap texture.

Storage

Store leftover chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat to avoid drying it out. Keep lettuce leaves separate and fresh, washing them just before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use soy sauce instead of coconut aminos?

Yes, soy sauce can be used as a substitute. Coconut aminos offer a slightly sweeter and less salty flavor, but low-sodium soy sauce works well too.

What type of lettuce is best for wraps?

Butter lettuce is ideal because its soft, wide leaves create a perfect wrap. Iceberg lettuce is a good alternative if you prefer a crunchier bite.

Copycat PF Chang’s Lettuce Wrap Recipe

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Enjoy a delicious and healthy copycat version of PF Chang’s famous lettuce wraps. Ground chicken is sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, combined with crunchy water chestnuts, and thickened with a savory sauce made from coconut aminos and rice vinegar. Served in crisp butter lettuce cups and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is perfect as a light appetizer or a satisfying main course.

• Author: Dana
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Asian Fusion
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Protein Mixture

• 1 lb ground chicken
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and chopped or sliced

Sauce and Thickener

• 1/3 cup coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch, mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)

To Serve

• Butter lettuce, leaves separated for serving
• Green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, seasoning it with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink.
2. Sauté aromatics: Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the empty side. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then mix the aromatics into the cooked chicken evenly.
3. Add remaining ingredients and thicken sauce: Stir in chopped or sliced water chestnuts, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and the arrowroot starch slurry. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a glossy sauce.
4. Cool slightly: Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool for about 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken further and prevent wilting the lettuce.
5. Serve: Spoon the warm chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds as desired. Enjoy immediately as a fresh and flavorful wrap.

Notes

• Arrowroot starch is used as a gluten-free thickener and can be substituted with cornstarch if preferred.
• For a soy-free version, coconut aminos is used instead of soy sauce, providing a slightly sweeter and less salty flavor.
• Butter lettuce is preferred for its crisp texture and soft, pliable leaves that are easy to wrap.
• To add more heat, consider adding a dash of chili flakes or Sriracha to the filling.
• Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.

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