PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps + Dipping Sauce Recipe

PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps + Dipping Sauce Recipe

4 servings
These PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps are a copycat recipe of their popular dish. Ground chicken is wrapped in cooling lettuce cups and topped with a special customizable dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons mirin
  • 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken breast
  • 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts)

    drained and minced (about 1 cup

  • 10 fresh or dried shitake mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic

    minced or grated

  • 1 green onion

    thinly sliced, for garnish

  • Lettuce cups

    for serving

  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 - 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Chinese hot mustard paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 green onion

    thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the marinade by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix the ground chicken meat, water chestnuts, chopped mushrooms and garlic with all the Marinade ingredients. Set aside for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil and green onions. For a mild sauce add 1 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce. For a medium sauce add 1/2 teaspoon of hot mustard plus 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce. For a hot sauce and 1 teaspoon of hot mustard plus 3 teaspoons of chili garlic sauce. Stir well. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat the oil in a wok or saute pan over high heat. Once hot, add the chicken. Stir-fry the chicken, breaking it up with a spoon until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Spoon the chicken into lettuce cups and serve with the sauce on the side. Enjoy!

PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps + Dipping Sauce Recipe

PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps + Dipping Sauce Recipe

30 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving the iconic flavor of your favorite restaurant lettuce wraps without leaving your kitchen? This PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps + Dipping Sauce Recipe brings that beloved experience right to your table, perfect for a fresh and satisfying meal.

What makes this recipe truly special is the perfect harmony of textures and flavors. You'll combine savory ground chicken with the delightful crunch of water chestnuts and earthy shiitake mushrooms, all brought together by a rich, umami-packed sauce. The genius of this dish lies in its balance, offering a comforting yet light meal that’s both flavorful and fun to eat.

Get ready for a vibrant culinary experience. Each lettuce cup delivers a burst of savory chicken filling, infused with the aromatic notes of garlic, soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar. The water chestnuts add a crucial crisp texture, providing a pleasant counterpoint to the tender chicken and soft mushrooms. The cooling lettuce wraps beautifully encase the warm filling, while the customizable dipping sauce, with its hints of chili garlic, hot mustard, and chili oil, allows you to tailor the spice and tang to your exact preference. It’s a dish that engages all your senses, from its inviting aroma to its satisfying crunch.

Customization & Variations

While this recipe shines on its own, you have a few ways to make it your own. You can adjust the intensity of the dipping sauce by increasing or decreasing the chili garlic sauce, Chinese hot mustard paste, and chili oil to suit your heat preference. The recipe calls for either fresh or dried shiitake mushrooms, so choose what's most convenient for you or what you prefer for their distinct textures.

These wraps are fantastic as a light lunch or a crowd-plepleasing appetizer for any gathering. Serve them family-style, allowing everyone to build their own perfect bite.

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