These healthy chicken lettuce wraps taste just like the famous PF Chang’s appetizer. This copycat recipe tastes better than the restaurant version with fewer calories and done in just 20 minutes!
I’ve been a massive fan of those famous, delicious lettuce wraps you can find on the appetizer menu at PF Chang’s for years. I ordered them every single time back then and I still do today. They. Are. The best. A few years ago Dan and I decided that we needed to create our own homemade version because it wasn’t feasible to pay those prices every time we wanted to enjoy a few succulent bites.
We have tweaked this recipe over the years and feel this is the best recreation of our favorite lettuce wraps and using fewer calories that the original. It’s basically a dream come true. We’re saving calories and money, plus they taste even better. If you have not tried this recipe, you must! Make them for your next snacky dinner or to serve at your next party. This is a super easy recipe that’ll quickly become a favorite!
HOW TO MAKE PF CHANG’S CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
STEP 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is cooked almost all the way. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter, water, honey and chili garlic sauce. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until creamy.
STEP 2
Add the liquid mixture to the chicken mixture and stir until combined. Add the green onions and water chestnuts. Cook for 3 minutes, or until heated through.
STEP 3
Remove from heat and divide the chicken mixture between the lettuce leaves. Top with desired toppings and serve.
RECIPE TIPS
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Topping options for lettuce wraps: chopped peanuts, chili garlic sauce and green onion slices.
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Chili garlic sauce can be found in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores.
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Use either 1 pound of ground turkey or ground chicken or cut 2 chicken breasts into bite size pieces.
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Romaine lettuce, butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves work best for this recipe. The sturdier the leaf, the better.
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Make this a gluten free recipe by using GF soy sauce.
HOW MANY CALORIES IN A CHICKEN BREAST
There are approximately 90 calories in one chicken breast.
HOW MUCH PROTEIN IN CHICKEN BREAST
There are approximately 16 grams of protein in one chicken breast.
HOW MANY CARBS IN CHICKEN BREAST
There are 0 grams of carbohydrates in one chicken breast.
WHAT TO SERVE AT A PARTY
I LOVE party food, so you have come to the right place if you are looking for recipes to make for your next gathering. Here are some options for you that will be easy, delicious and crowd-pleasing!
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Fruit Pizza – The classic, crowd-pleasing Fruit Pizza has a cookie dough crust, dreamy cream cheese frosting and a colorful top layer of fruit and a tasty glaze. Great appetizer/dessert for parties of any kind, any time of the year!
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Taco Ranch Pasta Salad – This delicious pasta salad gets totally devoured at gatherings, no matter the season.
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Sausage Cheese Dip – Sausage Cheese Dip is easy to make (let your crockpot do the work for you!), cheesy, flavorful and totally irresistible! Serve as an appetizer at your next party and it won’t last long. Only 6 ingredients required for this delicious party food!
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7-Layer Taco Dip – This is the best 7-Layer Taco Dip you’ll ever meet! It’s the perfect appetizer and party food and it is always the first thing to get devoured.
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Crockpot Meatballs – These require only a few ingredients with only a few minutes of prep. They are SO EASY to make, totally packed with delicious flavor and great for game-day parties or holidays. Let your slow cooker do all of the work for you!
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Spinach Artichoke Dip – This hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a party staple! People always get excited about this dip and its so easy to make! It’s a filling, cheesy snack or appetizer that you can put on pita squares, crackers or chips. Let your slow cooker do all of the work for you!
PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Skinny Version!)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken or 2 chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
- 1 small yellow or white onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. chili garlic sauce
- 4 green onions sliced
- 8 oz. can water chestnuts chopped
- 8 large butter, iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves
- Green onions, chopped peanuts and chili sauce for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is nearly cooked through. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter, water, honey and chili garlic sauce. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until creamy.
- Add the liquid mixture to the chicken mixture and stir until combined. Add the green onions and water chestnuts. Cook for 3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Remove from heat and divide the chicken mixture between the lettuce leaves. Top with the desired toppings and serve.
Notes
Chili garlic sauce can be found in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores.
Use either 1 pound of ground turkey or ground chicken or cut 2 chicken breasts into bite size pieces.
Romaine lettuce, butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves work best for this recipe. The sturdier the leaf, the better.
Make this a gluten free recipe by using GF soy sauce.
Love this!!! Delicious!!!! So easy to make and healthy too! It really IS as good as PF Chang’s!
Thank you! It’s fun to stay in and have good Asian food that you made yourself.
Tried tonight, added 1 carrot and some sliced snow peas at the end and let it sit while I fixed the lettuce to heat through. Did not add garlic as I am allergic to fresh garlic. Excellent and will be easy to freeze and just add lettuce to have again.
I Went To An Asian Market. I Bought A Bottle 23.5 Ounces Of Black Soy Sauce. It Contains Molasses. This Explains The Darker Color And Thickness. Taste great.
Love this!
anyone figured out how to do the white things that look like Styrofome
Patty! I am so glad you gave this a try and that your family loved it as much as mine does. Thank you for your kind words!!
Megan
AWESOME! We're eating them now! Used very lean ground turkey instead and 8 cloves of garlic because we're garlic fanatics and this was so yummy and filling that I am not sure if we will have room for dinner!~ we split the recipe between 2 so yes yes! very happy with the turnout and can't wait to pass this around to my Chang friends!
You did a terrific job! THANK YOU!!!
Hi Patty! Green onions would be a great replacement. I am a HUGE fan of PF Changs lettuce wraps, and I can honestly say that these taste very similar. PFC has a darker, deeper sauce, but in all honesty these are just as delicious, in my opinion. Report back if you give them a try!!
Megan
How close to the real thing? these wraps don't look anything like PF Changs. please comment if you have had CHANGS –
then decided to make these and why use shallots? Can I use green onions in the beginning maybe the white part?
Thank you! This recipe has become one of the favorites in my family and circle of friends. Super yummy!
Made these tonight, the kids loved them….I'll definitely make them again! Delish:)
We had this on the weekend. I doubled it for friends and it turned out great! When I do it again, I'll make more of the sauce – we thought we'd like it more 'saucy'. I also diced up carrots in to it. Fabulous for lunch. Very filling and healthy!
How slim (calorie wise) are these lettuce wraps?
yummy! I will try this weekend! Cool food for hot summer weather!!
I printed my first recipe from your site today…I love the layout and wish more sites had their recipes print this way. I am going to try this recipe soon!
This sounds delicious except that I'm going to make it with diced tofu for a vegetarian version!