Easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious, low-carb way to enjoy bold Buffalo flavor in a healthier form.With juicy chicken coated in spicy Buffalo sauce, fresh lettuce wraps, and crunchy toppings, this recipe is ideal for a quick meal or snack. Perfect for those who love Buffalo wings but want a lighter option.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast diced or shredded
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce adjust based on spice preference
- 8 large lettuce leaves romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce
- ¼ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese optional
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing optional, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder optional, for seasoning chicken
Instructions
Season and Cook the Chicken
- Prepare the Chicken: Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a little olive oil or cooking spray if needed, then add the chicken. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked (no longer pink inside).
Add Buffalo Sauce
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the Buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Prepare the Lettuce Wraps
- Wash and Dry Lettuce: Rinse lettuce leaves and pat them dry. Choose large leaves that can hold the filling well.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon Buffalo chicken into each lettuce leaf.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle diced celery, shredded carrots, and crumbled blue cheese on top of the chicken. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing, if desired.
Serve
- Ready to Enjoy: Arrange wraps on a plate and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor!