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Flavorful Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe featuring tender Hawaiian chicken wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (100% juice, no added sugars)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Remove chicken and shred using two forks or tongs, then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with juices.
  5. Stir in pineapple chunks if using, allowing them to warm slightly.
  6. Separate and rinse butter lettuce leaves, pat dry to prepare for wraps.
  7. Spoon the Hawaiian chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

If the sauce is too thin after shredding, cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Keep the slow cooker lid closed during cooking to maintain temperature. Fresh garlic and ginger enhance flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Optional: add sriracha for heat or grill shredded chicken for smoky flavor.

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Keywords: slow cooker, Hawaiian chicken, lettuce wraps, easy dinner, healthy, pineapple, soy sauce, weeknight meal

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