Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Asian chicken lettuce wraps are the ultimate P.F. Chang’s copycat recipe: high protein, loaded with veggies and ready in under 30 minutes. Ground chicken cooks with onion, mushrooms, garlic and ginger in a savory oyster and soy sauce, then gets tossed with crunchy coleslaw mix and spooned into crisp lettuce cups. These chicken lettuce wraps are light, flavorful and so fun to eat.
Love takeout at home? Try my Sticky Gochujang Pork Bites next.
Why You’ll Love These Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Copycat P.F. Chang’s flavor.
- High protein and low carb.
- Loaded with veggies.
- Ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients for Chicken Lettuce Wraps
The Filling
Ground chicken, a small onion, finely chopped mushrooms, garlic, fresh ginger and coleslaw mix.
The Sauce
Oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar or honey.
To Serve
Butter or iceberg lettuce and optional sesame seeds.
Swap note: Use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce for gluten free. Ground turkey works in place of chicken.
How to Make Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Step 1: Sauté the veggies
Sauté the onion and mushrooms in oil over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Cook the chicken
Add the ground chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up, until cooked through.
Step 3: Add aromatics
Stir in the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Add the sauce
Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until glossy.
Step 5: Add the slaw and serve
Fold in the coleslaw mix for 2 to 3 minutes so it stays crisp. Spoon into lettuce cups and top with sesame seeds.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Chop the mushrooms small so they blend into the filling.
- Don’t overcook the slaw so it stays crunchy.
- Butter lettuce is softer, iceberg is crunchier.
- Add water chestnuts for classic crunch.
Make It Your Own
- Turkey: Use ground turkey.
- Pork: Use ground pork.
- Rice bowl: Serve over rice instead of lettuce.
- Spicy: Add sriracha or chili crisp.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Make the filling up to 3 days ahead. Reheat and serve with fresh lettuce.
What to Serve With Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Serve with jasmine rice, edamame or Spicy Shrimp Peanut Noodles.
Storing and Reheating
Store the filling in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet and serve in fresh lettuce cups.
What People Ask About Chicken Lettuce Wraps
What lettuce is best for lettuce wraps?
Butter lettuce or iceberg.
Can I use a different protein?
Yes. Ground turkey or pork work.
Are chicken lettuce wraps healthy?
Yes. They are high protein and low carb.
Can I make the filling ahead?
Yes. It keeps up to 4 days.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
Method
- Sauté onion and mushrooms in oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
- Add ground chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up, until fully cooked.
- Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar or honey, and 1 tablespoon water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy.
- Fold in coleslaw mix and cook for just 2 to 3 minutes so it stays crisp.
- Spoon into lettuce cups, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and wrap like tacos or burritos.
Nutrition
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add chopped water chestnuts or peanuts to the filling.
- Use butter lettuce for a softer wrap or iceberg lettuce for a crunchier texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by using more or less brown sugar or honey to suit your taste.
