Chicken Lettuce Wraps (P.F. Chang's Copycat Recipe) - Kirbie's Cravings (2024)

FAQs

What are the white crunchy things in PF Chang's lettuce wraps? ›

Rice Noodles – don't skip these! They are quick and easy to fry up and add a fabulous crunch to the wraps that you don't want to miss!

Juicy chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and water chestnuts combined in a killer Chinese sauce, nestled in a lettuce leaf and garnished with fried rice noodles.

Why Are PF Changs Lettuce Wraps So High in Carbs? Sugar. Many of the ingredients are loaded in sugar. The main culprit is hoisin sauce.

Fill a large bowl with very hot tap water (around 120°F) and plunge your wilted greens. Let them soak for 10–30 minutes, then drain. Wrap the leaves in a damp towel and chill before using (or if you need them immediately, cool them down in ice water). They'll be perkier than a Pomeranian with a plushie.

As a bastion of Asian fusion cuisine, PF Chang's offers a tantalizing array of dishes that dance on the palate. However, for those who prioritize health alongside flavor, the widespread use of soybean oil serves as a caveat.

Smoother butterhead lettuce leaves are ideal for wrapping as they're super flexible and wide enough wrap around and keep all the toppings inside. Butterhead lettuce is the key to loading up our peanut-sesame chicken lettuce wraps, caramelized tofu lettuce wraps, and our basil avocado shrimp salad wraps.

Ingredients for Chicken Lettuce Wraps

The key ingredient is hoisin — a sweet, salty, slightly tangy, spiced sauce that's like the Chinese equivalent to American barbecue sauce. Here, I mix it with some soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil to make a sticky glaze for the chicken in our wraps.

A secret family recipe and our signature dish. Enough said.

You would probably be surprised at how the calories, carbs and sodium are in the traditional lettuce wraps from P.F. Chang's. There is lots of excess sugar and fat in the restaurant version that you can skip by making these easy lettuce wraps at home!

Why do my wraps always fall apart? ›

Try to avoid too many wet ingredients, such as an excess of dressing or sauce. If possible, you want to use fewer wet ingredients because moisture can eventually make your wrap soggy and fall apart. If you're not eating it right away, wrap it in foil. Foil is strong enough to help the wrap hold its shape.

Gently fold over once, tuck in both sides, then continue to gently roll up tightly until the seam is sealed – it's sticky so it will seal itself.

Delicate or tender greens, like arugula: Store in a plastic salad container between layers of paper towels. Freshly chopped or shredded lettuce: Store tightly wrapped in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

What are those crunchy things in your stir-fry? They're water chestnuts, and they're surprisingly good for you! You probably already know a few things about water chestnuts. They're white and crunchy, and you'll find them in a ton of Asian-style stir fry dishes.

Chinese Crispy Noodles (Chow Mein)

A Sichuan favorite, this popular Chinese dish features delicious lo mein noodles, all-natural* ground pork raised without antibiotics, earthy shiitake mushrooms, flavorful scallions and nutty toasted sesame seeds covered in a rich and savory brown sauce. Grab a bowl, today!

Yes, Maifun Rice Sticks can be fried to make a crispy noodle dish. First, soak the noodles in hot water to soften them, then pat them dry. Heat oil in a pan or wok, and carefully add the noodles. Cook until they turn crispy and golden brown.