Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Introduction

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh, flavorful twist on the classic spicy buffalo chicken. These wraps are quick to prepare, packed with bold flavors, and perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. Enjoy the crispy crunch of lettuce paired with tangy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or ranch dressing)
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 head butter lettuce (or romaine), separated into leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Warm over low heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
2. Step 2: Stir in the shredded chicken, ensuring it is fully coated in the sauce. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
3. Step 3: Lay the lettuce leaves flat on a serving platter. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture into each leaf.
4. Step 4: Top each wrap with diced celery, red onion, blue cheese crumbles or a drizzle of ranch dressing, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling and serve immediately as handheld wraps.

Tips & Variations

• Use romaine or iceberg lettuce if you prefer a crisper, sturdier wrap.
• Swap blue cheese crumbles for ranch dressing if you want a milder flavor.
• Add a few dashes of hot sauce to intensify the buffalo flavor.
• For a low-sodium option, reduce the salt and choose a low-sodium buffalo sauce.
• Include shredded carrots or diced avocado for extra texture and nutrition.

Storage

Store any leftover buffalo chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce leaves separate and fresh in a sealed bag. Reheat the chicken mixture gently in a microwave or on the stove before assembling the wraps to maintain crisp lettuce.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different protein instead of chicken?

Yes, shredded turkey or cooked shrimp can be great alternatives and will work well with the buffalo sauce and toppings.

How can I make these wraps vegetarian?

Replace the chicken with cooked cauliflower florets or chickpeas tossed in the buffalo sauce for a tasty vegetarian option.

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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These Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful, low-carb alternative to traditional buffalo wings, combining tender shredded chicken tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, served in crisp butter lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy celery, red onion, and tangy blue cheese or ranch dressing for a refreshing handheld meal.

• Author: Emma
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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Buffalo Chicken Mixture

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Wrap Toppings

• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or ranch dressing)
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Wrap Base

• 1 head butter lettuce (or romaine), separated into leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and warmed through.
2. Mix chicken in the sauce: Add the shredded cooked chicken to the saucepan, stirring until fully coated with the buffalo sauce. Let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. Cool the mixture: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the buffalo chicken mixture to cool slightly so it’s warm but not hot for assembling.
4. Prepare the lettuce wraps: Lay the lettuce leaves flat on a serving plate. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture into the center of each leaf.
5. Add toppings: Sprinkle diced celery, red onion, crumbled blue cheese or drizzle ranch dressing on top of the chicken in each wrap. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for added freshness.
6. Serve: Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to form wraps. Serve immediately as a delicious handheld meal or appetizer.

Notes

• For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or substitute with a milder hot sauce.
• Romaine lettuce can be used as a sturdier alternative to butter lettuce.
• Blue cheese crumbles can be replaced with ranch dressing for a creamy, tangy option.
• Make sure the chicken is well shredded for easy wrapping and even coating.
• These wraps are best served fresh to maintain lettuce crispness.

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