So I failed to tell you the entire culinary story of Ben’s and my Vegas Vacation…
Our first night there, feeling brave after a rather large can of Sapporo, we each dove face first into a Pinks Hotdog, whose newly opened location was strategically placed right outside our hotel. A Classic Dog for him, and a Rueben Dog for her. I know.
Whatever. One bite of the snappy casing, sour ‘kraut and salty pastrami and it was lights out. When in Vegas!
The other meal I failed to mention took place late one night after returning home from sipping cocktails and shooting craps at the casinos. I had previously turned up my nose to the P.F. Chang’s located in the lobby of our hotel, preferring to dine at non-chain restaurants for all major-meals while on vacation. But as I looked at the clock, I came to realize that it certainly wasn’t a major-meal hour of the day morning, and the smell wafting from the restaurant’s open doors smelled too good to resist.
Bring on the chain restaurant – and the Lettuce Wraps – whee!
P.F.Chang’s Lettuce Wraps – I am telling you – salty, greasy, PERFECT. If you’ve ever had them, I bet you’ll agree. But sometimes they can be a little too greasy, know what I mean?
That’s why I decided to recreate.
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P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
Description
P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps copycat recipe tastes just like the restaurant's version, but are made a lot healthier, and gluten-free - at home!
Ingredients
- 1lb ground chicken breast
- 1/2 onion, minced
- salt & pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1" knob ginger, peeled & minced
- 2-1/2 Tablespoons gluten-free Tamari or soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/2 Tablespoon water
- 1/2 Tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (or more if you like it hotter)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2-8oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained & chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 10-12 large outer lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry
Directions
- Heat a large, non-stick skillet on high. Add chicken, onion, salt & pepper, then cook until chicken is nearly done, stirring often to break up the meat. Add garlic and ginger then continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl, combine gluten-free Tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, peanut butter, water, honey, chili garlic sauce and pepper. Microwave for 20 seconds, then stir until smooth. Add into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add green onions and water chestnuts into the skillet then cook for 1-2 minutes until the onions are soft and the water chestnuts are heated through.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and serve with cold lettuce leaves.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I die. I die for this dish! It is FANtastic, and so much lighter than PFC’s!
Salty, crunchy and crispy – fun too! Simply pile the chicken mixture onto a lettuce leaf,
roll,
and chomp. AWESOME. The fuller you stuff ’em, the better, too. My first wrap was kind of weak sauce, so I really jammed the filling in with the others. Much better. You have to make these!
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Molly 10.10.2012
Made these last night… SO GOOD! I lost 25 pounds over the last year (post baby #2) and it’s always great to find something super tasty that is also healthy. I don’t do hungry and I don’t do bland – so these were a winner! :)
Teresa G 10.07.2012
I’ve made the P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps about 5 times now – they are incredible! It seems like a lot of ingredients, but when you buy them they will last for many, many recipes (and they are not expensive). I’ve tried the recipes with chicken and with mini shrimp. I suggest, if you want to try shrimp, you do half chicken half shrimp, otherwise the shrimp consistency will be kind of strange.
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Shannon 10.04.2012
I love P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps, but I agree that sometimes they can be a bit too greasy.
I am totally making these tonight!
Lisa 09.30.2012
This recipe is legit! I made a double batch and I’ve never seen my husband so excited to eat dinner in my life! I had to shoo him out of the kitchen multiple times! It tasted on point to pf changs! Thank you so so much!
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I have some Hoisin sauce at home, do you think I could substitute any of the ingredients for this sauce instead? I was thinking the water, honey, peanut butter…not sure if it would work? any suggestions?! thanks & i love your recipes!
Amy O'Connor 09.20.2012
These were amazing!! I doubled the recipe for my family and I’m pretty sure it was completely devoured. A little too spicy for my three year old but everyone else loved it. Thanks for sharing!
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Cherish 09.10.2012
These were delicious! Thank you.
Lindsey 09.07.2012
Absolutely delish! Just wish I would have doubled the recipe so that we could have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. We will definetly make again…and will make a larger batch:)
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nicole 09.02.2012
These are amazing! I used tofu and my son who hates tofu ate 2 servings, then he woke up and ate it again for breakfast. I was secretly a little upset because I wanted to have it for my breakfast but he got to it first. LOL. Next time I’m making double…no tripple
Diana 08.24.2012
Do I have to add the chestnuts to make it? I don’t have some :(
Lacey 08.21.2012
Hi – Just wondering if you have ever made with tofu instead of chicken? I’m thinking I need to try it!
Val 08.21.2012
Where do I find the chili-garlic sauce? Can I make it?