peanut chicken lettuce cups

Lettuce cups make for a healthy and effortless hand-held meal with minimal cleanup. With slow-cooked chicken, a tangy peanut sauce, and lots of fresh veggies piled on top, this low-carb, high-protein meal will definitely make your slow cooker hits list.

Yield 6 servings • Prep time 10 minutes • Cook time 6 hours

1¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp honey

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup creamy peanut butter

½ head butter lettuce, leaves separated

1 cup grated carrots

½ jicama, cut into thin strips

½ cup chopped peanuts

Sriracha (optional), to serve

Lime wedges, to serve

1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and garlic.

2. Pour the sauce over the chicken and use tongs to turn the chicken, coating it completely with sauce. Cover and slow cook on High for 6 hours.

3. When the cook time is up, remove the lid and transfer ½ cup of the cooking liquid to a small bowl. (If you have less than ½ cup cooking liquid, add broth or water to reach ½ cup.) Add the peanut butter and whisk well to combine, adding additional liquid to thin out sauce, if desired.

4. Use tongs to break up chicken and then spoon into lettuce cups. Top chicken with peanut sauce, carrots, jicama, chopped peanuts, and Sriracha, if using. Serve with lime wedges.

5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

VARIATION Use cashew or almond butter instead of peanut butter.

NUTRITION PER SERVING (ABOUT 3 LETTUCE CUPS WITH TOPPINGS)

Calories 331 • Total Fat 17g • Saturated Fat 3g • Cholesterol 132mg • Sodium 387mg • Total Carbohydrate 11g • Dietary Fiber 4g • Sugars 5g • Protein 35g

PEANUT CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS