Have an Instant Pot? You can make these Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps in the Instant Pot too! RECIPE HERE!
I pretty much love crock pot recipes because they are usually fairly easy and cheap. They usually don't have too many ingredients, most you probably have on hand already. This recipe is done in a pretty quick amount of time in crock pot terms, too- 3 to 4 hours. When I made Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps last week, it left a really delightful smell in the house, and even being a vegetarian I was drooling looking at this. The sauce looks really good, and I think it pairs perfectly with a nice crisp lettuce wrap. You could also opt to serve this over rice, or in taco shells...I think there are a lot of options here. As for the taste? My boss said it was really good, and described it as having a unique smokey-sweet flavor.
This is also super healthy, being from Skinny Taste. It has only 185 calories per serving and 2 grams of fat, while giving you a whopping 27 grams of protein!
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce or more to taste
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 medium scallions chopped for garnish
- Lettuce for lettuce cups I used bib lettuce
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1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and season with black pepper.
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2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, 1 tablespoon water, sesame oil, onion powder and sriracha hot chili sauce. Pour over chicken and cook on LOW 3-4 hours.
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3. Remove chicken, leaving the sauce in the slow cooker. Shred chicken with two forks; set aside.
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4. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in remaining ¼ cup water; add to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH until slightly thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes; return chicken to the slow cooker and mix well.
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Serve chicken and sauce in lettuce cups and top with sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish.
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This could also be served over rice if you prefer that over the lettuce cups.
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: over ⅔ cup • Old Pts: 4 • Weight Watchers Points+: 4
Calories: 185.5 • Fat: 2 g • Protein: 27 g • Carbs: 13.5 g • Fiber: 0.7 g • Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 504 mg
Julia
Hi! You were the link before me in the C.R.A.F.T. link party and I wanted to stop by and say hi! This recipe looks so yummy! I love crock pot recipes, there is nothing easier! Thank you for sharing! I will definitely be pinning and saving this for the future!
Cheers,
Julia
It's Always Ruetten
Allyson
Thanks for stopping by, Julia! I'd love for you to come on back on thursday to link up your new projects/recipes on my Thursday Link party!!
JESS44903
This looks COMPLETELY delicious!! 🙂 I pinned for later!
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Allyson
Consider me there! Thanks!
pamasaurus
I get so hungry every time I visit your blog. This looks AMAZING! Definitely pinning it for a later time 😉
Allyson
LOL! I hear ya...
Rebecca from Who Needs a Cape?
Mmmmm! I love lettuce wraps, this one looks especially yummy. Found you over on Couponing & Cooking's linky party.
Allyson
These are great! Thanks for stopping by!
now at home mom
Great dish Allyson! 🙂 love the pictures! 🙂
Allyson
It was so colorful! That was why I liked it so much 🙂 Thanks Ingrid!
De'nise
Looks delicious and satisfing! Will have to try soon. Thanks for the recipe. 😉
Allyson
You are welcome!
ericax235
Yum! this looks good. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for stopping by Pinterest Tuesday and linking up at We Three Crabs
Allyson
Thanks for hosting!!
Cindy Eikenberg
Hi Allyson, visiting from Fluster Buster's party - this looks amazing and delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe, I definitely want to try this. Have a wonderful week!
Phoebe Moon
I'm giving this a try asap! Looks so yum! =D
Allyson
Let me know how you like them!!
Krista
Allyson, this looks amazing! I love bib lettuce, it's the perfect "wrapping lettuce". This recipe looks so easy, I will definitely be trying it. Thanks for a great recipe. Glad I found ya!
Allyson
Let me know if you try it and how it turns out! Thank you for stopping by!!
Marilyn
MMMMMM this recipe has me drooling all over my monitor!
Allyson
LOL! Glad you think it looks good 🙂
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
Looks fantastic, Allyson!
D@TheShadyPorch
Great pictures....I'm hungry now! I would love to have you share it at the Rock ‘N Share! Blessings, D
Allyson
I'd love to! Thanks for the invite!!
Peggy Hale
Yum! I so need to try these. Thanks so much for sharing at Transformed Tuesday. Have a wonderful week.
Hugs,
Peggy~PJH Designs
carriehurst
These look amazing! I love PF Chang's lettuce wraps, and these look similar. Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
carriehurst
Congrats! These were the most viewed food link at Pinworthy Projects last week! Hopefully we'll see you tomorrow!
Allyson
Oh yay! Thanks!!
Ally Jennrich
I love anything from the crockpot! I didn't even think of trying lettuce wraps in there.. these look so good! This is definitely something I want to make for my mom. Thanks so much for sharing!
I'm new to the blogging world myself and found you from a link party so this is really exciting for me!
Thanks again!
Ally
Allyson
Hey Ally!! Thanks for stopping by and welcome to the blog world!! Feel free to head over to my Facebook page to keep in touch! I can't wait to check out your blog!
Hannah
We made this tonight - minus the sriracha for the kids - with coconut rice and butter lettuce, and a little sweet chill sauce for the grown ups. It was delicious and really quick, so we will definitely be making it again. Thanks for a great recipe!
Allyson
Happy you likes it, Hannah! Thanks for stopping by!