{"id":21974,"date":"2012-08-01T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2012-08-01T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/?p=21974"},"modified":"2020-02-12T09:15:08","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T14:15:08","slug":"chicken-lettuce-wraps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/chicken-lettuce-wraps\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Lettuce Wraps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21977\" title=\"Chicken Lettuce Wraps at The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/07\/090-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Lettuce Wraps at The Happy Housewife\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/07\/090-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/07\/090-800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/07\/090-800x533-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our family has all but quit using traditional taco shells or tortillas for our tacos.\u00a0 So easy, and SO much healthier, lettuce leaves offer the perfect tool for serving the simplest or the most savory of fillings.<\/p>\n<p>I like to use the crock pot to cook chicken during the day, and then use <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/themarathonmom.com\/kitchen-tip-how-to-shred-chicken.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this simple method for shredding<\/a> the chicken.<\/p>\n<p>Tacos (or lettuce wraps in this case) are always a fun time, as each family member can customize their own any way they like it.\u00a0 You can make them different every time, adding <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/themarathonmom.com\/guacamole.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guacamole<\/a> or fresh <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/themarathonmom.com\/pico-de-gallo.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pico de gallo<\/a>.\u00a0 Or you can keep it simple by serving with black beans and a quick batch of <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/themarathonmom.com\/simple-quinoa.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quinoa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Any way you plate it, these chicken tacos are sure to please.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-29577\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"29577\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/08\/089-800x533-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/08\/089-800x533-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/08\/089-800x533-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/08\/089-800x533-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/08\/089-800x533-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/wprm_print\/chicken-lettuce-wraps-2\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"29577\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chicken Lettuce Wraps<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Dish<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-29577-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-29577-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"29577\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4 - 6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken breasts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">honey<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">several whole lettuce leaves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">optional fillings: black beans<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">quinoa, brown rice, diced carrots, cheese, pico de gallo, etc.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-29577-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-29577-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"29577\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-29577-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place chicken breasts in crock pot and add seasonings and honey.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-29577-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Cook on medium heat setting for about six hours.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-29577-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">When done, shred with fork, or in mixer bowl with dough paddle.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-29577-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Serve shredded chicken in lettuce bowls with your favorite fillings.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3>Other chicken recipes you might like&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/chicken-pot-pie-on-the-fly\/\">Chicken Pot Pie on the Fly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/chicken-tetrazinni\/\">Chicken Tetrazzini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/crock-pot-recipe-salsa-chicken\/\">Chicken Enchiladas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/crock-pot-recipe-salsa-chicken\/\">Salsa Chicken: Slow Cooker<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27806\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/08\/gluten-free-chicken-wraps.jpg\" alt=\"I like to use the crock pot to cook chicken during the day, and then use this simple method for shredding the chicken. Tacos (or lettuce wraps in this case) are always a fun time, as each family member can customize their own any way they like it.\" width=\"656\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/08\/gluten-free-chicken-wraps.jpg 656w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2012\/08\/gluten-free-chicken-wraps-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><br \/>Find more delicious meal ideas at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/recipe-index\/\">The Happy Housewife Recipe Index<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our family has all but quit using traditional taco shells or tortillas for our tacos.\u00a0 So easy, and SO much healthier, lettuce leaves offer the perfect tool for serving the simplest or the most savory of fillings. 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