Crockpot Peanut Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Transform dinner into a flavorful, hands-free masterpiece with these Crockpot Peanut Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Succulent, slow-cooked chicken is bathed in a rich, velvety sauce made from creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and a hint of honey, with fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger lending vibrant, aromatic depth. After hours of tenderizing in the crockpot, the chicken is shredded and nestled into crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing, low-carb twist. Topped with crunchy shredded carrots, red bell peppers, cilantro, green onions, and optional crushed peanuts, these wraps deliver a satisfying mix of textures and bold Thai-inspired flavors. Perfect for meal prep or casual entertaining, this versatile, gluten-free recipe is ready to wow your taste buds while making your kitchen routine deliciously simple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 piece red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 12 leaves lettuce leaves (e.g., butter lettuce or romaine)
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced
- 0.25 cup crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot. Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the crockpot, stirring it to coat in the sauce.
Prepare the lettuce wraps by laying out lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
Spoon shredded chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
Top with shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, green onions, and crushed peanuts, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.0 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2902 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.8 g | ||
| Protein | 163.7 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 4746 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
