BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS
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
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.
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Kanima Hector
[email protected]These lettuce cups were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mugole Bashir
[email protected]I made these lettuce cups for a potluck, and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Rachel Fortt
[email protected]These lettuce cups were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Capt. Nikos
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I still enjoyed these lettuce cups. The sauce was flavorful, and the lettuce was fresh and crisp. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a healthy and delicious appetizer.
Esmeralda Magana
[email protected]These lettuce cups were easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Mehmood G
[email protected]I made these lettuce cups for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Mataro Khan
[email protected]These lettuce cups were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Cammy Cammy
[email protected]These lettuce cups were a bit too messy for me, but they were still tasty. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using a different type of lettuce if you don't like messy food.
Sashan Shrestha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I still enjoyed these lettuce cups. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using a different type of dressing if you don't like blue cheese.
Will-B- Tokin
[email protected]These lettuce cups were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Matshepho Gololo
[email protected]I made these lettuce cups for a potluck, and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
MdRasel Khin
[email protected]These lettuce cups were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Md. Parves Shikder
[email protected]These lettuce cups were easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Faiza Ashfaq
[email protected]I've made these lettuce cups several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Gujjar Sab
[email protected]These lettuce cups were a huge hit at my party! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the blue cheese dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.