Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps: 5 Irresistible Steps to a Spicy Delight!
These Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps deliver a bold kick of spicy buffalo flavor paired with the refreshing crunch of crisp lettuce. A quick, low-carb, and customizable recipe perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
- Author: Anna Adam
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main dishes
- Cuisine: American
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1 head Romaine or Butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook or shred pre-cooked chicken; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Slice celery and green onions; shred carrots if needed.
- Lay lettuce leaves flat and fill each with the buffalo chicken mix.
- Top with carrots, celery, green onions, and optional avocado or blue cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap Protein: Try turkey, tofu, or chickpeas for different versions.
- Tone Down Spice: Mix buffalo sauce with ranch or yogurt.
- Lettuce Choices: Use Butter lettuce for a tender bite, Iceberg for crunch.
- Pro Tip: Ice bath your lettuce for extra crispness.
- Serving Ideas: Serve with celery sticks and ranch, or pair with a cucumber-mint lemonade.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230 to 786 calories per serving.
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