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Healthy Gluten-Free PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

Servings: 4
Description

These Healthy Gluten‑Free PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps deliver all the bold, savory flavor of the restaurant favorite — without the extra sugar, heavy sauces, or mystery ingredients. Made with lean ground meat, fresh aromatics, tamari, and simple seasonings, this version is naturally gluten‑free, lower in carbs, and diabetes‑friendly while still tasting incredibly satisfying.

Everything cooks in one skillet, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep days. Spoon the savory filling into crisp lettuce cups, add your favorite toppings, and you’ve got a fresh, high‑protein meal that feels light, balanced, and totally crave‑worthy.

It’s a real‑life recipe that checks all the boxes: quick, healthy, budget‑friendly, and full of flavor.

Ingredients
    Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp Tamari (Can use Coconut Aminos to reduce sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp gluten‑free hoisin
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 –2 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
    • Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup finely diced mushrooms
  • 1 cup finely diced water chestnuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • To Serve
  • Butter lettuce or romaine leaves (about 8-10)
  • Extra green onions
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, gluten‑free hoisin, sesame oil, honey, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
  3. 3
    Add onion and mushrooms. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. 4
    Add ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks.
  5. 5
    Cook until no longer pink.
  6. 6
    Add garlic, mushrooms and water chestnuts
  7. 7
    Cook 2–3 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add the sauce
  9. 9
    Pour sauce over the mixture.
  10. 10
    Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  11. 11
    Stir in green onions.
  12. 12
    Taste and adjust sweetness/heat as needed.
  13. 13
    Spoon filling into lettuce cups.
  14. 14
    Top with extra green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 400kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g47%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Sodium 308mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 3g
Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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