Easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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These Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a light and flavorful twist on the classic buffalo chicken. The spicy, tangy chicken is wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a low-carb, healthy, and delicious meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken:

  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (or use rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lettuce Wraps:

  • 8-10 large lettuce leaves (Romaine, butter, or iceberg lettuce work best)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken:
    • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add the shredded chicken to the skillet, along with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and heat the chicken through.
    • Pour in the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing (if using), and stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated and slightly thickened.
  2. Prepare the Lettuce Wraps:
    • Wash and dry the lettuce leaves carefully, removing the stems and any tough parts to make them pliable for wrapping.
    • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate.
  3. Assemble the Wraps:
    • Spoon a generous amount of buffalo chicken onto the center of each lettuce leaf.
    • Top with shredded carrots, sliced celery, and red onion. Add blue cheese crumbles if desired.
  4. Serve:
    • Garnish the wraps with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately with extra buffalo sauce on the side for dipping.

Tips

  • For extra flavor, add a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing on top of the buffalo chicken before serving.
  • These wraps are great served with a side of veggie sticks or a light salad.
  • You can make these ahead of time by preparing the buffalo chicken and storing it in the fridge, then assembling the wraps when you’re ready to serve.

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