Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Make delicious Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps in your slow cooker! Tender shredded chicken coated in a sweet-savory sauce, served in crisp lettuce cups for an easy, healthy meal. For more recipes like this, see my Recipe Index page.
If you love easy dinners with big flavor, Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps will be your new go-to. Start by placing boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra tenderness) in your slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and a splash of rice vinegar, then pour it over the chicken. Set your slow cooker to low for 3–4 hours or high for 1.5–2 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
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Once the chicken is done, shred it right in the slow cooker and stir it back into the sauce so every bite is coated with that sweet and savory honey sesame goodness. While it stays warm, prep your lettuce cups. Soft butter lettuce or romaine leaves work best since they hold up well and have a nice crunch.
To serve, spoon the shredded honey sesame chicken into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or even a dash of chili flakes if you like spice.
This slow cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is the bomb! Pair the wraps with my Semi-homemade Asian Slaw w/ Ginger Dressing! We actually ended up putting the slaw on the wraps for a street taco-like mix! Try these two recipes for an easy weeknight meal!
These wraps are light but filling, and the slow cooker does all the hard work for you. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or even serving as a fun, hands-on dinner for guests!
Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Pat the chicken dry first – This helps the sauce stick better and keeps it from getting watery.
- Use a cornstarch if needed – If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir it in during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Shred the chicken while warm – Chicken shreds more easily when it’s still hot.
- Choose sturdy lettuce – Butter lettuce and romaine work best; iceberg can crack and spill the filling.
- Add toppings last minute – Fresh green onions, sesame seeds, or even a drizzle of sriracha make each wrap pop with extra flavor.
- Meal Prep friendly – Store the chicken separately and assemble the wraps just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 + tsp sriracha chili sauce, optional
- 1-2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 medium green onions, chopped for garnish, optional
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, 1 tbsp water, sesame oil, onion powder and sriracha chili sauce.
- Pour over chicken.
- Cook on Low 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks and set aside.
- In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/4 cup water; add to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook sauce on High until slightly thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker and toss.
- Serve chicken and sauce over rice and top with sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish.
NOTES
Nutrition
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