Description
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh and healthy twist on classic buffalo wings. This easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknight meals and provides a quick, family-friendly option packed with flavor and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 celery diced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine separated into leaves
Instructions
- Warm buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a medium saucepan over low heat until well blended.
- Stir in the shredded chicken to coat it thoroughly with the sauce and allow it to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and let the chicken mixture cool down slightly.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a flat surface and spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each leaf.
- Add diced celery, red onion, blue cheese crumbles, and sprinkle fresh parsley over each.
- Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling and serve immediately while fresh.
Notes
- Lettuce Choice: Opt for sturdy varieties like butter lettuce romaine or iceberg to prevent tearing
- Letting the chicken cool slightly helps prevent the lettuce from wilting
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 220