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An overhead flat lay of three healthy buffalo chicken lettuce cups on a dark surface, garnished with celery and blue cheese.
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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Easy & Healthy Recipe)

These easy and healthy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with bold, spicy flavor in a crisp, low-carb lettuce cup. The perfect quick dinner or appetizer, ready in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buffalo Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
For Serving
  • 8 large lettuce leaves Butter, Iceberg, or Romaine work well
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling
  • Chopped celery and shredded carrots for topping
  • Crumbled blue cheese and sliced green onions optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Small Saucepan
  • 1 Two Forks (for shredding)

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in a large skillet and cover with water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through (165°F).
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet and shred using two forks. Set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to combine until the chicken is fully coated.
  5. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into the lettuce cups. Garnish with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery, carrots, and any other desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalProtein: 39gFat: 15gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For extra crisp lettuce, wash, dry, and chill the leaves in an ice bath for 10 minutes before serving.
Tip 2: The buffalo chicken filling can be made up to 4 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.
Tip 3: For a quick version, use a rotisserie chicken and shred the meat.
Keyword buffalo chicken,healthy dinner,lettuce wraps,low carb

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