Fresh, large lettuce leaves cradle a pile of juicy BBQ pulled chicken, glazed beautifully with a layer of sheen from the slow cooking process. There are flecks of freshly chopped green and red peppers scattered over the chicken, set against a curve of bright purple coleslaw. A sprinkling of sesame seeds tops off the whole affair.

Slow Cooker Lettuce Wrapped BBQ Pulled Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Lettuce Wrapped BBQ Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large Romaine lettuce leaves washed; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts raw; 1 medium onion chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper diced; 1 medium red bell pepper diced; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 cup homemade BBQ sauce ready to use; 1 cup ready coleslaw ready to use; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds raw; 2 tablespoons olive oil ready to use; to taste salt and pepper ready to use

A vibrant, wholesome, and flavorful American-inspired meal.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 360 minutes

Style American

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily recipe · August 13, 2023

A little about this dish

Say hello to a contemporary take on traditional American fare with our Slow Cooker Lettuce Wrapped BBQ Pulled Chicken. We've chosen to feature fresh crisp lettuce as an inventive serving vessel to add a pop of brightness to the dish. Our chicken is slow-cooked with homemade BBQ sauce, that infuses the meat with flavors of molasses, chipotle, and apple cider vinegar. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, ensuring every mouthful surprises you.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large romaine lettuce leaves — 4 — washed
Boneless skinless chicken breasts — 2 — raw
Medium onion — 1 — chopped
Medium green bell pepper — 1 — diced
Medium red bell pepper — 1 — diced
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Homemade bbq sauce — 1 cup — ready to use
Ready coleslaw — 1 cup — ready to use
Sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon — raw
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons — ready to use
Salt and pepper — to taste — ready to use

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍗🥡🧅🌶

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the chopped onion, diced bell peppers, and minced garlic over the chicken.
Step 2 — 🍗🥫🍯

Pour the BBQ sauce over the mixture, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Step 3 — ⏱️🔥🍲

Cover and set the slow cooker to low for about 6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
Step 4 — 🍴🍴🍗

Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir well to mix the sauce and veggies together.
Step 5 — 🥬🍗🥗

Place a generous portion of the pulled chicken onto each lettuce leaf. Top with some coleslaw and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Step 6 — 🍽️😋🎉

Serve immediately for the best flavors.

A final fox tip

Let your kids load up their own lettuce wraps with the shredded chicken before topping with coleslaw! Swapping the traditional bread for lettuce not only offers a fresh twist but also cuts the carbs, a perfect dish to share on your Instagram feed. For a vegetarian twist, substitute the chicken with portobello mushrooms.