Best 6 Easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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"Easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps" is a quick and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of spicy buffalo chicken and crunchy lettuce makes for a satisfying and flavorful dish. Plus, it's a healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken wings. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making these delicious lettuce wraps, using simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this incredibly easy and flavorful recipe."

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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 :

EASY BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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One time when making sloppy joes, I wanted mine spicy, so I doused it in hot sauce. After that, my mind went wild and I made it Buffalo chicken-style with ground chicken, diced celery and blue cheese crumbles. I've been making it this way ever since. -Jennifer Nielson, Spanish Fork, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds lean ground chicken
1 celery rib, diced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
Crumbled blue cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook and crumble chicken over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in celery and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and celery is crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes., Stir in ketchup, hot sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in lettuce leaves. If desired, top with cheese.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, red onion, salt, pepper, green leaf lettuce, blue cheese, green onion, greek yogurt, dried parsley, garlic powder, dried dill, onion powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 cup buffalo sauce
½ cup celery, diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 leaves green leaf lettuce
2 oz blue cheese, crumbled, for garnish, optional
green onion, sliced, for garnish, optional
¼ cup greek yogurt
½ teaspoon dried parsley
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried dill
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add the chicken and buffalo sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Add the celery, red onion, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Make the Greek yogurt ranch dressing: in a small bowl, add the Greek yogurt, dried parsley, garlic powder, dried dill, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  • Lay each lettuce leaf flat on a plate and scoop the chicken mixture into the middle. Top with a spoonful of Greek yogurt ranch dressing. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and sliced green onion, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 13 grams

BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 28m

Yield 16 lettuce cups

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sweet marinated peppers, chopped (recommended: Peppadew)
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup blue cheese
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested
1 lime, zested
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup mild hot sauce
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon pepper
Olive oil, for frying
16 Bibb lettuce leaves, washed, dried, and separated

Steps:

  • For the salsa: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Allow to marinate.
  • For the blue cheese sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, lime juice, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in the cilantro, chives, and parsley.
  • For the chicken: Place the hot sauce into a bowl. Dredge the chicken with the hot sauce. In a casserole dish, mix together the flour, salt, paprika, and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil to about 1/4-inch up the sides of the skillet. When the oil is hot (it will bubble around the handle of a wooden spoon), add the chicken to the skillet. After 4 minutes, turn the chicken over and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 4 more minutes.
  • Place the lettuce leaves on a platter and spoon the chicken into the lettuce. Top the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the blue cheese sauce and salsa. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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These are so yummy! They taste really close to the lettuce wraps that you can order from that famous Asian restaurant chain. The number of servings will depend on if this is an appetizer or main course for you and how big you make them. If an appetizer, then maybe 6 servings; if a main dish, then 4 servings.

Provided by tierncooks

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds ground chicken
1 red bell pepper, cut into large dice
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
½ cup chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons hot water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
6 large leaves of iceberg lettuce
2 carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground chicken in a large skillet until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir red bell pepper into chicken; cook and stir until pepper is slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, 5 dashes hot pepper sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture. Cook and stir chicken mixture with sauce over low heat until flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mash peanut butter with hot water in a small bowl until smooth; stir 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 5 dashes hot pepper sauce into the mixture. Set dipping sauce aside.
  • Form lettuce leaves into cup shapes and fill with chicken mixture. Top lettuce wraps with shredded carrots, sprinkle with green onion and cilantro, and a spoonful of peanut dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1892.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAPS



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You can customize these simple wraps by topping them with whatever your family likes. Try shredded cheese, tomatoes, or onions.

Provided by lsk

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
¼ cup hot sauce
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 celery stalk, diced
½ cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Pour the hot sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
  • Lay out the flour tortillas and divide the chicken evenly among the tortillas. Top the chicken with lettuce, celery, and blue cheese dressing. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll the wrap burrito-style.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1207.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • To save time, buy pre-cooked chicken or use leftover chicken from a previous meal.
  • If you don't have Frank's RedHot sauce, you can use another hot sauce of your choice. However, Frank's RedHot has a unique flavor that is perfect for buffalo chicken.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for the lettuce wraps. Some good options include romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, and iceberg lettuce. You can also add other vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions.
  • To make the lettuce wraps more flavorful, you can add other ingredients such as blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing, or guacamole.
  • Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps can be served as an appetizer or a main course. They are also a great option for a party or potluck.

Conclusion:

Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give buffalo chicken lettuce wraps a try. You won't be disappointed!

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