Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with a dish that's not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare? Dive into the world of Asian flavors with our Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps! This recipe promises tender, flavorful chicken enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves, making it a perfect choice for a healthy yet satisfying meal. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a slow cooker doing all the work, you’ll have a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends. Trust us, once you try these wraps, you’ll be coming back for seconds—and maybe even thirds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- Butter lettuce leaves for wrapping
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by trimming any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined to create the marinade sauce.
- Place the chicken pieces into the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread evenly across the bottom of the pot.
- Pour the prepared marinade sauce over the chicken, making sure all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat, cooking for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the cooking liquid, allowing it to absorb more flavor.
- Carefully separate and wash butter lettuce leaves, patting them dry with paper towels to create perfect wrapping vessels.
- Spoon the shredded honey sesame chicken into the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately, providing extra sauce from the crock pot for drizzling if desired.
Tips
- Prep Ahead: To save time, you can marinate the chicken the night before. Just mix the marinade and let the chicken soak in those flavors overnight in the fridge for an even richer taste.
- Customize the Wraps: Feel free to add other ingredients to your lettuce wraps, like shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, or chopped scallions, to enhance the crunch and flavor.
- Sauce It Up: If you love extra sauce, consider doubling the marinade ingredients. You can use the additional sauce for drizzling over the wraps or as a dipping sauce on the side.
- Cooking Time: Keep in mind that cooking times may vary depending on your crock pot model. If you have a newer model, check the chicken for doneness after
- 5 hours to prevent overcooking.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair these wraps with a side of steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal, or enjoy them on their own for a lighter option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 75mg
