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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a Fresh, Bold Dinner Delight

Enjoy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps—a spicy, crunchy, low-carb dish perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce Adjust for heat preferences.
  • 1 tablespoon butter Melted; omit for lighter option.
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles Or ranch dressing.
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
For the Wrapping
  • 1 head butter lettuce Or romaine.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until warm and smooth (3-4 minutes).
  2. Add shredded cooked chicken to the pan and stir gently to coat in buffalo sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  3. Let the buffalo chicken sit for about 2 minutes to cool slightly.
  4. Wash and separate the leaves of butter lettuce or romaine, laying them flat on a platter.
  5. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of buffalo chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf.
  6. Top each wrap with diced celery, diced red onion, and blue cheese crumbles or ranch dressing. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with toppings like diced avocado or bell peppers for added flavor.

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