Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These buffalo chicken lettuce wraps combine spicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and creamy dressing inside crisp lettuce leaves for a bold, refreshing meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 people

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works great
⅓ cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste
1 tablespoon butter optional for richness
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
Pinch of salt

For the Wraps

1 head butter lettuce or romaine separate into whole leaves
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup sliced green onions
½ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing

Optional Add-Ins

Sliced avocado
Crumbled blue cheese
Diced cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes
Pickled jalapeños
Chopped cilantro or parsley

Equipment

Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Mixing bowl
Skillet (if cooking chicken fresh)
Wooden spoon or spatula
Measuring spoons
Tongs
Serving platter

Method

Cook or Prep the Chicken

If using raw chicken, cook two chicken breasts in a skillet with olive oil until done, then shred. Leftover or rotisserie chicken saves time and works perfectly.

Make the Buffalo Chicken Mixture

In a mixing bowl or skillet, combine:
Shredded chicken
Buffalo sauce
Melted butter (optional)
Garlic powder
Paprika
Pinch of salt
Warm through until the chicken is evenly coated and the flavors blend.

Prepare the Lettuce Cups

Separate lettuce leaves gently. Rinse and pat them dry thoroughly—dry leaves prevent watery wraps.

Assemble the Wraps

Add a spoonful of the buffalo chicken into each lettuce leaf. Top with:
Shredded carrots
Diced celery
Green onions
Drizzle lightly with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Serve

Arrange on a platter and serve immediately while the chicken is warm and the lettuce is crisp.