Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe – Low-Carb Dinner

These PF Chang’s copycat turkey lettuce wraps are ready in about 15 minutes. Made with extra-lean ground turkey, they’re a healthy, high-protein and gluten-free option that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

If you love the signature lettuce wraps from PF Chang’s, you’ll enjoy this lighter, home-cooked interpretation. Using extra-lean ground turkey keeps the dish lower in fat while still delivering plenty of savory flavor. The sauce—made with soy (or tamari for a gluten-free version), peanut butter, honey and a touch of sriracha—gives the filling the familiar sweet-savory balance that makes these wraps so addictive.

These turkey lettuce wraps work well as an appetizer before a larger meal, but they’re also substantial enough to serve as a main course. Make them on a busy weeknight for a fast, healthy dinner, or prepare the filling ahead for effortless entertaining.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice
• 8 oz can whole water chestnuts, drained and diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 head butter lettuce (leaves separated for wrapping)

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground turkey, garlic and diced onion. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking up the turkey, until it’s cooked through and no longer pink.
3. Stir in the soy sauce (or tamari), peanut butter, honey, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, grated ginger and Chinese five spice. Mix well and cook for 3–4 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce warms through.
4. Add the diced water chestnuts, sliced green onions, salt and pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat.
5. Spoon the turkey mixture into individual butter lettuce leaves and serve immediately.

That’s it—simple, delicious and ready in about 15 minutes. These wraps are naturally gluten-free when you use tamari and are dairy-free as written. They’re a great option for anyone looking for a lighter take on a classic restaurant favorite.

Tips for Success

• For crisp, easy-to-fold wraps, separate the butter lettuce leaves carefully and rinse them just before serving. Pat dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner.
• If you prefer more texture, toast a few chopped peanuts and sprinkle them on top just before serving.
• Adjust the heat by varying the amount of Sriracha or swapping for a milder chili sauce.
• To make the recipe nut-free, substitute sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter and omit any chopped peanuts as a garnish.

Variations & Substitutions

• Chicken: Swap ground turkey for ground chicken or finely diced cooked chicken for a closer match to the restaurant original.
• Vegetarian: Use crumbled firm tofu or a plant-based ground “meat” alternative and increase the seasonings to taste.
• Low-sodium: Use a low-sodium soy sauce or tamari and reduce added salt to control sodium levels.

Serving Suggestions & Storage

Serve these wraps warm as an appetizer or alongside steamed rice and a simple vegetable stir-fry for a complete meal. Leftover filling keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days—reheat gently and spoon into fresh lettuce leaves before serving. You can also prepare the filling in advance and warm it when guests arrive for quick assembly.

Nutrition

Nutrition facts (per lettuce wrap) are provided below for reference. These wraps are a protein-rich, lower-fat option compared with many fried appetizers.

More Ground Turkey Recipe Ideas

If you enjoy cooking with lean ground turkey, try these recipe ideas for more variety: Roasted Red Pepper Turkey Bolognese; Greek Turkey Soup; Thai Peanut Turkey Meatballs; Italian Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole; Turkey Chili with Spaghetti Squash.

These Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are an easy way to enjoy bold, takeout-inspired flavor at home without the extra oil or breading. Quick to prepare and flexible to customize, they’ll become a regular in your weeknight rotation.