Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger; 3 cloves Garlic; 1/4 cups Low-sodium Tamari (Gluten-free Soy Sauce); 1/4 cups Gluten-free Natural Hoisin Sauce; 1/4 cups Rice Vinegar; 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 1 Fresno Chili; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 2- 1/2 pounds Skinless Chicken Breasts, Bone-in; 1 Red Onion, Julienned; 1 Orange, Quartered; 1 cup Water Chestnuts, Cut Into Small Pieces; 1 cup Sliced Green Onions, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds; Kosher Salt To Taste; 1 Red Or Yellow Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 Red Fresno Chili, Thinly Sliced; 1 head Butter Lettuce, Leaves Detached; 1 cup Cucumber Slices; ⅓ cups Loosely Packed Fresh Mint Leaves; ⅓ cups Loosely Packed Fresh Thai Basil Leaves; ⅓ cups Loosely Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger
3 cloves Garlic
1/4 cups Low-sodium Tamari (Gluten-free Soy Sauce)
1/4 cups Gluten-free Natural Hoisin Sauce
1/4 cups Rice Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
1 Fresno Chili
2 Tablespoons Honey
2- 1/2 pounds Skinless Chicken Breasts, Bone-in
1 Red Onion, Julienned
1 Orange, Quartered
1 cup Water Chestnuts, Cut Into Small Pieces
1 cup Sliced Green Onions, Divided
1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
Kosher Salt To Taste
1 Red Or Yellow Bell Pepper, Diced
1 Red Fresno Chili, Thinly Sliced
1 head Butter Lettuce, Leaves Detached
1 cup Cucumber Slices
⅓ cups Loosely Packed Fresh Mint Leaves
⅓ cups Loosely Packed Fresh Thai Basil Leaves
⅓ cups Loosely Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves

1
In the jar of a blender, combine the ginger, garlic, tamari, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, chili and honey.
2
Puree until smooth.
3
In a crockpot, combine the chicken breasts, red onion and orange quarters.
4
Pour the sauce over the top and set the crockpot on high for 4 hours.
5
When there is 1 hour left, add the water chestnuts and stir the contents.
6
When the cooking time is up, gently remove the skin and bones from the chicken.
7
It will absolutely fall apart, so this will be easy.
8
Shred everything and stir it together.
9
Season to taste with kosher salt.
10
Transfer to a serving bowl and mix in 1/2 cup green onions and the sesame seeds.
11
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup of green onion, bell pepper and the fresno chili.
12
Set out with the lettuce leaves, cucumber slices and the fresh mint, Thai basil, and cilantro.
13
To assemble, pile the lettuce leaves with a spoonful of chicken and the cucumber, fresh herbs and bell pepper/green onion mixture.
14
(I also use a little dash of Sriracha sometimes.)
15
Eat immediately!

340

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger, 3 cloves Garlic, 1/4 cups Low-sodium Tamari (Gluten-free Soy Sauce), 1/4 cups Gluten-free Natural Hoisin Sauce, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups

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