Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick an easy meal for a weeknight but delicious enough for anytime. Whether you are looking for a light meal or a healthy snack these have you covered!

What makes these chicken lettuce wraps so special? First, you can make them as hot or as mild as you wish. I am a wimp when it comes to spicy foods. John, on the other hand is the hotter the better type. This recipe works for both!

Secondly, if you have time – and it DOES NOT take much – the homemade ranch dressing is the best ever. It really makes these chicken lettuce wraps pop. In a pinch though, the store bought works great.

I prefer the homemade ranch dressing because, not only does it taste better but, there are no unnecessary ingredients in it. It is just plain good and healthy!

To make this especially economical and healthy, cook your own whole chicken and then make chicken broth. See How to Make Chicken Broth which also shows you how to cook the chicken.

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Step by Step

Cut precooked chicken into cubes. Photo 1
Dice carrots and celery to make 2/3 cup diced vegetables. Photo 2
Add chicken and vegetables to a bowl Photo 3
Add the ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce and mix well. Photo 4 – 5
Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish of cilantro. Photo 6

Tips for Making Chicken Lettuce Wraps

• Cook a whole chicken in the crock pot overnight to make this especially budget friendly.
• A Rotisserie chicken may be used for a quick and easy meal.
• Store bought ranch dressing may be substituted for the homemade version.

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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Chicken wraps are budget friendly, easy and delicious - definitely a keeper of a recipe!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken lettuce wraps

Servings: 4

Calories: 199 kcal

Author: Dina-Marie

Ingredients

• 2 c chicken ,cubed (rotisserie chicken may be used)
• 1/3 c carrots ,diced or shredded
• 1/3 c celery
• 1/4 c ranch
• 1 Tbsp buffalo sauce
• Romain lettuce leaves
• Garnish with cilantro

Instructions

1. Cut into cubes, 2 cups of precooked chicken.

2. Dice carrots and celery stalks to make about 2/3 cup of diced vegetables.

3. Put the chicken and vegetables in a bowl.

4. Add the ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce and mix well.

5. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and top with a garnish of cilantro.

6. Roll or serve as lettuce boats.

Recipe Notes

Rotisserie chicken may be used for an extra quick meal.

Add more ranch dressing if desired.

Lettuce wraps may be secured with a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 47mg 16%

Sodium 332mg 14%

Potassium 172mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 38%

Vitamin C 2.8%

Calcium 1.8%

Iron 3.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Dina-Marie, RN and founder of Cultured Palate has learned the importance of diet for health - the hard way! As the mom of 10, and leaving the corporate world to start a vineyard, she knows the value of simple living and you can too! Dina-Marie and Cultured Palate's medical advisors, Dr. Dalton and Dr. O'Connor, want you to have accurate information at your fingertips.