Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
230 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe starts with cooked, shredded chicken mixed thoroughly with buffalo sauce, giving the meat a spicy, tangy coating. Large lettuce leaves such as iceberg, butter, or bibb provide a crisp base and a fresh contrast to the bold flavors of the buffalo chicken. Toppings of thinly sliced avocado add creamy richness, while red onion slices, julienned celery, and shredded carrots supply crunchy texture and brightness. Blue cheese or a dressing choice like ranch can be added for creaminess and to balance the heat.
The preparation is straightforward, mixing chicken with sauce and assembling portions in lettuce leaves topped with vegetables and cheese. The combination creates a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for those seeking a gluten-free or low-carb option. Wrapping the lettuce around fillings makes the dish convenient to eat by hand.
Omit blue cheese or substitute with ranch dressing as preferred.Wrap the assembled lettuce wraps in parchment paper to keep fillings secure when eating.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce plus more for drizzling
- 6 large lettuce iceberg, butter or bibb lettuce, leaves
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 talk celery julienned
- 1 carrot shredded
- blue cheese or blue cheese dressing, crumbled
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add shredded chicken and Buffalo sauce. Mix well to combine.
- To prepare lettuce cups, place 1/2 cup buffalo chicken in each leaf, top with vegetables and cheese or dressing. Wrap up and start eating!
Notes
- Blue cheese can be omitted or swapped with ranch dressing to suit taste preferences.
- Wrapping the lettuce leaves in parchment paper helps keep the wraps intact for easy handling and eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 837mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5365IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 15.6mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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