Description
Crispy, zesty buffalo chicken lettuce wraps deliver a spicy kick that dances across taste buds. Lean protein and fresh lettuce create a light, satisfying meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken breast
Produce:
- 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce)
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Ranch dressing
- Blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Dice chicken into uniform pieces and generously season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to enhance flavor profile.
- Preheat skillet to medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil, ensuring even surface coverage.
- Carefully transfer seasoned chicken to hot skillet, spreading pieces to prevent overcrowding and promote even cooking.
- Sauté chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring periodically, until meat turns completely opaque and reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
- Pour Buffalo sauce directly over cooked chicken, thoroughly coating each piece with vibrant red sauce.
- Simmer chicken in sauce for additional 2-3 minutes, allowing liquid to slightly reduce and intensify flavor complexity.
- Gently wash lettuce leaves under cool water, then thoroughly pat dry using clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Select large, sturdy lettuce leaves that can effectively hold substantial chicken filling without tearing.
- Carefully spoon saucy Buffalo chicken into center of each prepared lettuce leaf.
- Garnish wraps with finely diced celery, delicately shredded carrots, and crumbled blue cheese for textural contrast.
- Optional: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over filled wraps for additional creamy dimension.
- Serve immediately to maintain crisp lettuce and optimal temperature of spicy chicken filling.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for tender, juicy meat that absorbs Buffalo sauce perfectly.
- Adjust Buffalo sauce intensity by mixing hot sauce with a bit of honey or butter to create a personalized heat level that suits your taste buds.
- These lettuce wraps are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly, making them an excellent option for health-conscious eaters seeking a protein-packed meal.
- Prepare chicken in advance and store separately from lettuce to maintain crisp wrap texture, allowing for quick assembly during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg