Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Better than P.F. Chang’s)!

Name: Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (better than P.F. Chang's)!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 2 Tablespoons peanut oil; ½ onion ((finely diced)); ½ Tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup red or green pepper ((finely diced)); 8 ounces water chestnuts ((drained & finely diced)); 3 Tablespoons soy sauce*; 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce**; 1 Tablespoon sesame oil; 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 Tablespoon peanut butter; 1 Tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger; ¼ cup peanuts ((crushed)); ¼ cup sliced green onions; Lettuce or your favorite Asian salad

By Laura Sandford

Updated Jun 21, 2026

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (better than P.F. Chang’s)! A quick (less than 30 minutes), easy, and healthy dinner that tastes delicious! Gluten and dairy-free!

4 Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps on a plate

I know that’s a pretty bold claim…Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps you can make at home that are better than the beloved dish from P.F. Chang’s?! It may be bold, but it’s true! This Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is one that took me years of trial and error, and lots of taste-testing, to get it just right.

These Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps wraps are one of my favorite dinners (along with this cashew chicken stir fry). They are quick and easy and my whole family loves them. Even my kids eat them, and have tons of fun doing it! Check out this review from Lisa,

We’ve made this at least 20 times. We absolutely LOVE this recipe! The sauce is where the magic is. This is sooo perfect!
– Lisa

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front view of four Asian Chicken Lettuce wraps on a plate with peanuts sprinkled on top

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Ingredients & Substitutions

As always I recommend making this recipe exactly as it’s written! Like I said, I tested and retested this recipe more times than I can count to achieve lettuce wrap perfection! However, here are a few potential substitutions!

overhead photo of the labeled ingredients in this Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe

Ground chicken: Finely diced chicken breasts are a great substitute for ground chicken! You can also use ground turkey or ground beef!
Peanut Oil: Any oil can be used here if you don’t keep peanut on hand or if you have a peanut allergy. I recommend olive oil or avocado oil!
Soy Sauce: If you have a soy allergy you can substitute coconut aminos for the soy sauce.
Peanut Butter: If you have a peanut allergy any nut or seed butter could work here, but peanut butter definitely gives the best results!

3 Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps on a serving plate

How to Make Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Let’s walk through the process of making this chicken lettuce wraps recipe step-by-step. Don’t forget to watch the video too!

Make the Sauce

The first step in this lettuce wrap recipe is making the sauce. The sauce is the key to the flavor of this recipe. I do not suggest tampering with the sauce. It is the part of this recipe that took me years to perfect, and is absolutely delicious as-is.

It’s really simple to make! Just whisk all the ingredients together. If you use a thicker peanut butter that is solid at room temperature, you may need ot warm it slightly before using it to make this Asian lettuce wraps recipe!

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps sauce in a bowl with a whisk

Make the Lettuce Wrap Filling

Begin by cooking the onion, minced garlic and ground chicken until the chicken is lightly browned.

Use a Wok, Sauté pan, or a cast iron skillet. For traditional Asian recipes I love pulling out my wok. But as you can see in the photo above, a regular sauté pan or cast iron skillet works perfectly.

How to Make Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps - ground chicken before and after cooking

Next, add the vegetables and cook until they are soft.

Finely Dice Vegetables

This is one of the keys to making sure every bite is bursting with both texture and flavor! Sometimes I even let my food processor do the chopping for me!

How to Make Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps adding red peppers and cooking

Then, add the sauce and cook until slightly thickened.

How to Make Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps - adding sauce and cooking

Serve

I prefer to enjoy this recipe the traditional way – as lettuce wraps! However, I usually serve these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps to my kids over noodles or rice, or with a side of our favorite homemade fried rice, because it’s much easier for them to eat with a spoon than wrapped in a piece of lettuce.

They’re also a great appetizer, along with these spring rolls dipped in peanut sauce, to some of our favorite Asian meals, like chicken stir fry, beef and broccoli, chicken fried rice and chicken lo mein.

chicken lettuce wrap filling in a skillet

Store

Store any leftover lettuce wrap filling in an airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store leftover lettuce separately in the refrigerator, because storing them together will make the lettuce soggy.

Freeze

The lettuce wrap filling can be frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Thaw it by warming it in a pan on the stovetop over low heat.

up close overhead view of an Asian chicken lettuce wrap on a plate

Lettuce Wraps Recipe FAQs

What lettuce is best for wraps?

There are three varieties of lettuce that I recommend to use when making these chicken lettuce wraps:
– Butterhead lettuce
– Green Leaf Lettuce
– Romaine Lettuce
Just be sure to choose a head of lettuce that has large and flexible enough leaves to use as a wrap!

How do you cut lettuce for lettuce wraps?

It’s actually very simple! Just cut the bottom part of the head of lettuce off. Then carefully peel away each lettuce leaf! Don’t forget to wash and dry the lettuce leaves before serving!

Can I make chicken lettuce wraps ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare in advance in a couple ways.
1) Chop all the veggies ahead of time and make the sauce. Store the prepped ingredients in the fridge so they’re easy to grab when you’re ready to cook the lettuce wraps and serve them fresh.
2) Cook the filling in advance, store in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop to serve.

How do you keep lettuce wraps from falling apart?

Choose large, thick pieces of lettuce to serve the filling in.

Can I substitute the ground chicken?

Yes, you can finely dice chicken breast meat. Or use ground turkey or pork.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari or coconut aminos) and make sure your hoisin sauce is gluten-free.

overhead view of four chicken lettuce wraps on a plate

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