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Prepare a flavorful and healthy meal with this recipe for Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or a fun appetizer, combining ground chicken with Asian-inspired flavors wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.

Copycat PF Chang's chicken lettuce wraps topped with scallions and sesame seeds served on a white plate.

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Quick and Easy Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These chicken lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a restaurant favorite at home. They’re loaded with tasty ingredients like hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and water chestnuts, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

These wraps are also quick and easy, letting the slow cooker do all the work for you.

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Ingredients for Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  • Ground Chicken: Cooked and crumbled, serves as the protein base.
  • Hoisin Sauce: Adds a sweet and tangy flavor.
  • Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Provides a salty depth without overwhelming the dish.
  • Rice Wine Vinegar: Brings a touch of acidity to balance the flavors.
  • Sesame Oil: Infuses the dish with a rich, nutty aroma.
  • Onion: Diced small to blend well with other ingredients.
  • Garlic: Minced to add a sharp, aromatic flavor.
  • Ground Ginger: Gives a warm, spicy note.
  • Red Pepper Flakes: Adds a hint of heat.
  • Brown Sugar: Offers a slight sweetness that complements the savory elements.
  • Water Chestnuts: Provide a crunchy texture contrast.
  • Scallions and Sesame Seeds: Used for garnishing to add flavor and visual appeal.
  • Large Leafy Lettuce: Such as green leaf lettuce, used for serving as wraps.
Ingredients for copycat PF Chang's chicken lettuce wraps.

How to Cook Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

STEP 1: Combine Ingredients: Place the cooked ground chicken, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and water chestnuts in a slow cooker.

Cooked ground chicken, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and water chestnuts in a slow cooker, ready to mix and cook.

STEP 2: Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook the mixture for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure flavors meld together.

Seasoned ground chicken in a slow cooker topped with sesame seeds and scallions to be used in lettuce wraps to create copycat PF Chang's lettuce wraps.

STEP 3: Prepare Lettuce: Wash and dry large leafy lettuce leaves. Ensure they are whole and intact for wrapping.

STEP 4: Assemble: Once the chicken mixture is ready, spoon it into the center of each lettuce leaf.

Chicken mixture spooned into the lettuce wraps, ready to eat.

STEP 5: Garnish: Sprinkle each wrap with scallions and sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch.

Tips for Making the Best Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  • Fresh Lettuce: Use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves to ensure they hold the filling without tearing.
  • Adjust Heat: Modify the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
  • Consistency of Filling: If the filling is too dry, add a bit more hoisin or soy sauce to maintain moisture.
Copycat PF Chang's lettuce wraps, served on a white plate, ready to eat.

Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps Variations

  • Add Crunch: Include diced bell peppers or bamboo shoots for extra texture.
  • Vegetarian Option: Substitute ground chicken with crumbled tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
Overhead shot of copycat PF Chang's chicken lettuce wraps.

FAQs for Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

How do I store leftovers?

Keep any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making this perfect for meal-prepping lunches. Reheat gently before serving.

Can I make these wraps ahead of time?

It’s best to prepare the filling ahead of time and assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.

What other toppings can I use?

Try adding chopped peanuts for a nutty flavor or drizzle with a little additional hoisin sauce for more sweetness.

These Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a treat to eat and fun to make, offering a light yet satisfying option suitable for appetizers, lunch, or dinner.

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Copycat PF Chang's chicken lettuce wraps made in the slow cooker, served on a white plate.
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Servings: 4

Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect for a light lunch or a fun appetizer, combining ground chicken with Asian-inspired flavors wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs ground chicken, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 8 ounces water chesnuts, canned, sliced, drained, and diced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 3 Tablespoons scallions, diced, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Add the cooked 2 lbs ground chicken, 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 small onion diced, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, and 8 ounces water chesnuts in a slow cooker. Mix to combine.
  • Set the slow cooker to low and cook the mixture for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure flavors meld together.
  • Wash and dry large leafy lettuce leaves. Ensure they are whole and intact for wrapping.
  • Once the chicken mixture is ready, spoon it into the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with 2 teaspoons sesame seeds and 3 Tablespoons scallions diced for garnish.

Notes

Use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves to ensure they hold the filling without tearing.
Substitute ground chicken with crumbled tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 195mg, Sodium: 847mg, Potassium: 1382mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 120IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. JENNIFER GAMBLE says:

    5 stars
    One of my favorite copycat recipes is these chicken lettuce wraps, which are always a huge hit when we make them at our house. A must try if you love chicken lettuce wraps!

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