Description
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a tantalizing twist on classic buffalo wings, delivering bold flavors without the guilt. These healthy, low-carb wraps are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a fun game day snack. With juicy shredded chicken coated in zesty buffalo sauce and wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, they are both satisfying and refreshing. You can easily customize your wraps with toppings like blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing, or fresh veggies. Best of all, they take just 50 minutes to prepare, making them an ideal choice for busy families or spontaneous gatherings. Enjoy these delicious wraps as a nutritious alternative that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup Frank's Red Hot Wing Sauce
- 2 heads of romaine or iceberg lettuce
- Blue cheese crumbles (for serving)
- Ranch dressing (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium/high heat, add the shredded chicken along with 1/2 cup of water and cook until tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks in the pan.
- Lower heat to medium/low; add butter and olive oil until melted.
- Stir in Frank's Red Hot Sauce, celery seed, and pepper to taste; mix in sliced celery.
- Scoop the chicken mixture into washed lettuce leaves and top with blue cheese and ranch dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg