Best 7 Buffalo Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups Recipes

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Buffalo chicken salad lettuce cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They're perfect for game day, parties, or a quick weeknight dinner. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for buffalo chicken salad lettuce cups, so you can find the one that's perfect for your taste. We'll also provide tips on how to make sure your lettuce cups are crisp and flavorful. So read on, and get ready to enjoy this tasty and versatile dish!

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

BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE CUPS



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Provided by juli

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cooked chicken, chopped (I used a rotisserie chicken)
¼ red onion, minced
1 small carrot, minced
1 stalk of celery, minced
½ cup homemade mayo (see Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe for instructions) 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:

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

BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD



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This delicious low carb Buffalo Chicken Salad is great to serve as an appetizer or a main dish. It is quick and easy to make with leftover shredded chicken!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup low fat plain Greek yogurt
4 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (or parsley)
¾ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 head Boston (Bib or iceberg lettuce (about 16 leaves))
2 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and stir until well incorporated. Set ¼ cup of the dressing aside in a small serving bowl.
  • Add the shredded chicken on top of the dressing and stir well to combine.
  • Fill the lettuce cups with 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken salad mixture. Top with celery, cabbage and carrots, as desired. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side for drizzling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 711 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD



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An awesome chicken salad without mayo! I serve it in a toasted hoagie roll with melted cheddar or jack cheese.

Provided by Nikki

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
½ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup hot buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® REDHOT Buffalo Wing Sauce), or to taste
3 stalks celery, diced
2 green onions, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, celery, green onions, salt and pepper in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 774.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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 LETTUCE WRAPS



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These homemade buffalo chicken wraps are excellent. Honey and lime juice help tone down the hot wing sauce for a refreshing zip. They're perfect for lunch or a light summer meal with a tall glass of ice-cold lemonade. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
3/4 cup julienned carrots
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine the lime juice, hot sauce and honey; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the cucumber, celery and carrots. , Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf; fold sides over filling and secure with a toothpick. Serve with blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

BUFFALO CHICKEN MASON JAR SALADS



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Excellent use for leftover chicken! This salad adds the pop of the Buffalo sauce with the cool creamy ranch, blue cheese crumbles, and the crunch of the celery and carrot. It's your favorite wing night in a salad, so there's less guilt ... right?

Provided by B. Tario

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces cucumber ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot)
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/8-inch slices
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch slices
15 ounces cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
10 cups salad greens
1 ¼ cups crumbled blue cheese
¾ cup croutons

Steps:

  • Combine ranch dressing and hot sauce in a small bowl. Divide dressing equally between 5 wide-mouthed, quart-sized glass canning jars, forming the first layer. Add equal amounts of celery and carrots, forming the next 2 layers.
  • Place 3 ounces of chicken in each jar. Top chicken with 2 cups of salad greens in each jar. Place 1/4 cup blue cheese on top of salad greens. Seal and refrigerate jars until ready to use.
  • Divide croutons evenly into 5 small lidded containers. When ready to eat, dump jar contents and croutons into a bowl and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 104.4 mg, Fat 47.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1386.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • For a spicier salad, use a hotter buffalo sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute chopped cucumber or bell pepper.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the chicken and dressing according to the recipe and store them separately in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply assemble the lettuce cups and top with the chicken and dressing.
  • These lettuce cups are also great for meal prep. Simply assemble them and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a healthier version of this salad, use grilled or baked chicken instead of fried chicken.

Conclusion:

Buffalo chicken salad lettuce cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light lunch. They're perfect for game day, summer parties, or any other casual gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these buffalo chicken salad lettuce cups a try. You won't be disappointed!

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