August 5, 2023
Pineapple Mango Salsa Pulled Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Sweet and tangy BBQ pulled chicken pairs well with a bright and fresh fruit salsa and crisp and refreshing lettuce for this easy and delicious meal. I like to serve this at room temperature or with the chicken just slightly warm for a Summer dish. This can be made either in a slow cooker or a pressure cooker, which makes it ideal for when it is too hot to turn on the stove or oven!
Servings: 8
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 pounds chicken thighs boneless-skinless, or chicken breast, boneless skinless for lower-fat
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3/4 cup coconut aminos or low sodium gluten-free soy sauce plus 1/2 teaspoon stevia glycerite or 3/4 cup allulose
- 3/4 cup ketchup sugar-free such as Primal Kitchen or Alternasweets
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Salsa
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced (soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness, if desired, optional)
- 1 Ataulfo mango peeled and diced
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 1 Roma tomato seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño red or green, stem and seeds removed, minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- salt to taste
To Serve
- 2 heads butter lettuce ends trimmed and rinsed
- cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Combine everything but the chicken directly in a slow cooker and stir to combine. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low in the slow cooker. Alternatively, add everything to a pressure cooker and cook on the highest setting for 40 minutes with a natural release.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it to a bowl and let cool, shred with 2 forks. While the chicken cools, reduce the sauce until thick, about 15-20 minutes on high. Stir into the shredded chicken.
For the Salsa
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to mix well. Season to taste with salt, as desired and serve.
To Serve
- Serve pulled chicken in lettuce cups with more cilantro, if desired. I like to serve the chicken just a bit warm or even room temperature.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.53, Protein % of calories: 50.5%
Nutrition without the salsa: Calories: 250 cal, Carbs: 9g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 7g, Protein: 34g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 2.1, Protein % of calories: 58.4%
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Mango Salsa Pulled Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Amount per Serving
Calories
292
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
162
mg
54
%
Sodium
689
mg
30
%
Potassium
613
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
1629
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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