Description

This easy homemade PF Chang’s style lettuce wrap recipe features ground chicken or turkey with a savory soy-ginger glaze and crunchy vegetables. It’s a healthy, family-friendly meal, perfect for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground chicken or turkey
1 large head butter lettuce or romaine, for cups
1 (8oz/227g) can water chestnuts, drained and finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced or grated (about 1 cup/120g)
0.5 medium yellow onion, finely minced
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 cup (120ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15g) fresh ginger, grated
2 Tbsp (30ml) rice vinegar
1 Tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
1 Tbsp (15ml) brown sugar or maple syrup
1–2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
2–3 stalks green onions, sliced, for topping

Instructions

Prep Vegetables and Glaze: Mince garlic, grate fresh ginger, and finely chop carrots and drained water chestnuts. In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar or maple syrup until well combined and the sugar dissolves.
Cook the Protein: In a large 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground chicken or turkey. Brown it for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until no longer pink and slightly golden. Drain any excess fat.
Build Flavor Base: Add the minced yellow onion, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger to the skillet with the cooked meat. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and the mixture becomes fragrant.
Add Crunch and Cook: Incorporate the chopped carrots and water chestnuts into the pan. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly tender-crisp.
Glaze and Simmer: Pour the prepared Soy-Ginger Glaze evenly over the entire mixture in the skillet. Stir everything thoroughly to coat. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
Serve and Garnish: Spoon the warm filling into your fresh lettuce cups. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the skillet for better browning; cook meat in batches if necessary. If glaze is too thick, thin with water or broth; if too thin, simmer longer. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes with garlic and ginger. Tamari or coconut aminos can be used for gluten-free or soy-free options. Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can replace chicken for leaner or vegetarian options.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
Calories: 320 calories
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: PF Changs, lettuce wraps, soy-ginger, chicken, turkey, healthy, easy dinner, family-friendly, low-carb, high-protein