Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

By á-2101

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped fine
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 T soy sauce
• 1/2 t freshly ground ginger
• 1/4 t kosher salt
• 1/8 t freshly cracked pepper
• 4 oz. sliced water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 1 cup cooked rice (I used brown)
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 head Bibb, Romaine or iceberg lettuce
• Sriracha hot sauce, for drizzling, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave ground chicken in a medium bowl, stirring occasionally until chicken is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Drain off liquid and transfer mixture to slow cooker. crumble chicken with a wooden spoon and stir in bell pepper, onion, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t black pepper. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hrs.

Stir in water chestnuts, rice and scallions. Let sit until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve with lettuce leaves and sriracha sauce if desired.