These Asian Crock-Pot Lettuce Wraps couldn’t be easier. The slow cooker does all the work.
Just when you thought that a recipe for lettuce wraps couldn’t get any simpler, I bring you… lettuce wraps made in the crock-pot!
These Asian crock-pot lettuce wraps are an absolute breeze to make. After you sauté the chicken and whisk together the sauce, everything gets tossed into the slow cooker, where you’ll set it and forget it for 2 hours. I love it when an appliance does most of the heavy lifting!
And, when your filling is ready, we won’t fault you for scooping it straight out of the slow cooker right into your lettuce cups. Hey, what’s one less utensil to dirty?
Are Asian Crock-Pot Lettuce Wraps Healthy?
These lettuce wraps are chock full of good-for-you ingredients, starting with the ground chicken, which is an excellent source of lean protein. The veggies, including cauliflower and bell pepper, contain vitamins and other antioxidants, plus plenty of gut-healthy fiber to keep you full. Ginger packs an anti-inflammatory punch that’s good for immune health, and even the peanut butter is full of heart-healthy fats. It’s an all-around guilt-free recipe that you can feel good about eating.
What Is The Best Lettuce For Lettuce Wraps?
I like to use either butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce to make these slow-cooker Asian chicken lettuce wraps. Butter lettuce is much easier to fill and fold, but iceberg adds a nice pop of crispness. Both are fantastic options, and you can’t go wrong either way! You could also use cabbage if you wanted to try something a little different.
FAQs & Tips
How to make ahead and store
Lettuce wraps can easily be made in advance to enjoy later on. Simply store the filling in an airtight container in the fridge, and store the lettuce in a separate container. This should last for about 3-4 days. Heat up the filling when ready to eat and serve in the lettuce cups.
Can I use frozen vegetables instead of fresh?
You can use frozen cauliflower rice and bell peppers if fresh is not available. Just make sure to thaw and drain any excess water before cooking them, because frozen vegetables release more moisture.
Can I use a different protein?
You can substitute the ground chicken with ground turkey, lean ground beef, or a plant-based protein like crumbled tofu or tempeh. The cooking time might vary slightly depending on which protein you choose.
Serving Suggestions
These lettuce cups truly could be eaten on their own as a meal, which is how I’ve enjoyed them the few times that I tested them. However, if you need a few side dish options to feed a hungry house, I’d suggest pairing them with an Asian Healthy Broccoli Salad, some Bacon and Cauliflower Fried Rice, or some Easy Chicken Fried Rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken (not extra lean)
- 4 cups cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/2 cup green onion diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts diced
- 4 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 4 teaspoons sriracha
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- Sea salt to taste
For serving:
- Iceberg lettuce
- Diced cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Diced peanuts (or almonds)
Instructions
- In a large frying pan on medium heat, sauté the chicken until no longer pink inside, breaking it up as it cooks. Once cooked, add into the bottom of a 7-quart slow cooker.
- Place the cauliflower into a food processor and process until broken down and rice-like. Add the cauliflower rice, along with the green onion, bell pepper and water chestnuts into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Place all the other ingredients in a medium, microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 10-20 seconds, until the peanut butter is smooth. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low until the vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
- Serve in lettuce and garnish with peanuts, cilantro, and green onion!
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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