Best 3 Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor? Then look no further than buffalo chicken lettuce cups! This delicious and versatile dish is perfect for busy weeknights or for entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, black peppercorn, medium white onion, medium white onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, oil, celery, celery, hot sauce, chicken broth, romaine lettuce, carrot, blue cheese dressing

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons black peppercorn
½ medium white onion, halved
½ medium white onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, divided, 4 whole and 1 minced
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
1 tablespoon oil
1 stalk celery, diced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
⅔ cup hot sauce
½ cup chicken broth
4 large leaves romaine lettuce
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons of salt, peppercorns, onion quarters, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve at least ½ cup (120 ml) of the cooking liquid to use as chicken broth . Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the diced onion, diced celery, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the hot sauce and chicken broth. Stir until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
  • Top with shredded carrots, sliced celery, and bleu cheese dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 7 grams

BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



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Buffalo chicken, meet salad -- but as fun finger food! My Buffalo chicken filling is packed with punchy flavor, then scooped up in lettuce, topped off with crunchy celery and creamy blue cheese, then dunked in a zippy pickled red onion vinaigrette. It's Delicious with a capital D!

Provided by Carla Hall

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 whole romaine or butter lettuce leaves
1 rib celery, thinly sliced on the bias
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1 1/4 pounds coarsely ground chicken or turkey breast
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup minced yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pickled Red Onion Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup very thinly sliced red onions
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place the lettuce leaves on a serving platter and arrange the celery, blue cheese and parsley in small individual serving bowls and set aside.
  • Toss the ground chicken or turkey with the hot sauce, thyme, chile flakes and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, or to taste, until combined in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In a small skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat. When the butter is almost melted, add the onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic. Cook until the onion is golden and tender, then stir in the ground chicken mixture. Cook until browned all over, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl and serve with the platter of lettuce leaves, bowls of garnish and the Pickled Red Onion Vinaigrette.
  • Place the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; stir in the red onions and let simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
  • Drain the onions, reserving the pickling liquid. Put the onions in a blender with the olive oil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, and blend on high while slowly drizzling in just enough of the reserved pickled liquid until emulsified and at a pourable consistency (you will not use all the liquid). Makes about 2 cups. Can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE CUPS



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Appetizer     No-Cook     Roast     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Lunch     Stuffing/Dressing     Summer     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 2-3 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cooked chicken, chopped
¼ red onion, minced
1 small carrot, minced
1 stalk of celery, minced
½ cup homemade mayo or Sir Kensington’s Mayo
¼ cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce
chopped green onions, to garnish
goat cheese crumbles, to garnish (optional – primal option)

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken, onion, carrot, celery, mayo, hot sauce, and salt and pepper in the bowl and mix well until combined. 2. Place chicken salad in a lettuce leaf and sprinkle with green onions and goat cheese crumbles. 3. Eat up! Easy peasy!

### Tips

  • To save time, you can use pre-shredded chicken or roBeritasサリー chicken.
  • If you like your buffalo chicken lettuce cups extra spicy, use a hotter hot sauce.
  • Be sure to taste the buffalo sauce before adding it to the chicken. Some hot sauces are spicier than others, so you may need to adjust the amount you use.
  • If you don't have ranch dressing, you can use blue cheese dressing or thousand island dressing as a substitute.
  • For a healthier version of this recipe, you can use whole wheat lettuce wraps instead of white lettuce cups.

### Conclusion

Buffalo chicken lettuce cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They're perfect for parties or game days, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them spicy or mild, with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, these lettuce cups are sure to be a hit.

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