Spicy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a Guilt-Free Delight
Enjoy guilt-free Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps—a healthy alternative bursting with flavor and freshness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
For the Chicken Mixture
- 1 pound shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling or dipping
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Wraps
- 4-6 iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves large leaves
Optional Toppings
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce. Stir until evenly coated.
- Add softened cream cheese to the chicken mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate finely chopped celery and sliced green onions into the mixture. Mix gently.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Separate and rinse lettuce leaves. Pat dry gently to keep them crisp.
- Remove chicken mixture from heat and let it cool slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Assemble the wraps by scooping chicken mixture into the center of the lettuce leaf. Add any optional toppings.
- Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy immediately or serve with dressing on the side.
Notes
Best assembled just before serving to maintain freshness and crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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