Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic buffalo chicken dish. These wraps are not only delicious but also a healthier alternative, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With juicy shredded chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce and wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, they provide a satisfying crunch and vibrant flavor that everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner option or a tasty appetizer for game day, these wraps are sure to impress. Plus, they’re quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- ½ cup Frank's Red Hot Wing Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- Fresh pepper to taste
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery
- Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Ranch dressing (optional)
- 2 heads of lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium/high heat, cook the chicken with ½ cup of water until it shreds easily with two forks.
- Lower the heat to medium/low and add butter and olive oil, stirring until melted. Mix in hot sauce, celery seed, and fresh pepper.
- Stir in sliced celery before removing from heat.
- To assemble, scoop the chicken mixture into lettuce leaves and top with blue cheese crumbles and ranch dressing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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