Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce, topped with bleu cheese dressing, all wrapped in a butter lettuce leaf!

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These Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps would be a great touch to a summer cookout, a fun appetizer to share with friends, or even a light lunch option.

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This chicken lettuce wrap recipe is so easy and perfect for lunch, dinner, or appetizers! We eat them whenever the craving calls, and that is a lot!

These are what I like to call a non-recipe recipe. Just gather up your ingredients and use as much or as little of them as you’d like! Easy peasy.

If you want a simple and easy recipe with minimal ingredients, this is exactly what you’ve been looking for. No guesswork goes into these.

We wanted a simple yet creative recipe that would serve a delicious purpose for a meal, and I decided to twist up your traditional wrap and use chicken tenders.

And let me tell you, this recipe delivered BIG TIME!

Trust me, using chicken tenders for these Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps was a lifesaver. It meant that I could have this on the table in such a short time.

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• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS:
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• WHAT ARE BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS?
• DO I HAVE TO USE BUTTER LEAF LETTUCE?
• WHAT KIND OF CHICKEN SHOULD I USE?
• ANY ADDITIONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

1. With minimal ingredients, this can be on your table in 5 minutes.
2. You can easily double this recipe to serve more people.
3. Use bottled blue cheese dressing or make your own!

• Chicken tenders
• Buffalo sauce
• Butter lettuce
• Red cabbage
• Celery
• Bleu cheese dressing
• Bleu cheese crumbles

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1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Place in a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce, set aside.
3. Slice veggies and clean lettuce leaves thoroughly.
4. Assemble lettuce wraps by placing the desired amount of ingredients into the lettuce leaves, enjoy.

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WHAT ARE BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS?

Chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce, topped with crunchy celery and red cabbage, drizzled with bleu cheese dressing and more bleu cheese crumbles… BAM!

If you like buffalo any and everything… you have GOT to try these!

If you don’t like bleu cheese, don’t worry – use ranch instead and the cheese of your choice!

DO I HAVE TO USE BUTTER LEAF LETTUCE?

For this recipe, I used butter leaf lettuce. I love how butter lettuce naturally has huge cups that are easy just to snap off, clean, and eat.

However, you want to ensure the lettuce is sturdy enough to hold your filling.

Butter lettuce is a tender leaf, but the cups are easy to wrap, making them ideal.

More lettuce varieties you can use for lettuce wraps include iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce as well. Sometimes butter lettuce is hard to find.

Iceberg lettuce is a classic to use for any chicken or beef lettuce wrap. It is a hearty lettuce that is crisp and will hold up to lots of filling, while still being tender.

Romaine lettuce is also good, but the leaves do not make for the best cups. They are an awkward shape for lettuce wraps, but it stands up to fillings and has a great crisp texture.

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WHAT KIND OF CHICKEN SHOULD I USE?

To simplify it, we use deli-prepared chicken tenders that we have cut for this recipe.

You can also use frozen or make your own homemade chicken tenders as well.

ANY ADDITIONS?

You decide which great option to pick. All these delicious flavors should keep you happy!

• Add diced red onion and bell pepper for extra crunch and flavor.
• Include green onions on top for a fresh garnish.
• Sprinkle with black pepper or cayenne pepper to enhance the spice level.
• Drizzle with ranch dressing instead of bleu cheese dressing if you prefer.
• Top with creamy avocado slices for added creaminess.
• Add a sprinkle of garlic powder and onion powder to the buffalo chicken mixture for extra flavor.
• Include fresh veggies like shredded carrots or cucumbers for more crunch.
• Serve with a side of buffalo cauliflower for buffalo chicken fans.
• Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and green onions for a burst of flavor.
• Add a dollop of Greek yogurt mixed with hot sauce for a tangy kick.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

All that buffalo goodness means this recipe should become a family favorite!

• Chicken Tenders: Use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces for lean protein.
• Butter Lettuce: Substitute with romaine lettuce leaves, iceberg lettuce, or Boston lettuce for different types of crisp lettuce cups.
• Bleu Cheese Dressing: Replace with ranch dressing or a mixture of Greek yogurt and herbs for a lighter option.
• Buffalo Sauce: Use your favorite brand of hot sauce or make a sauce mixture with hot sauce and melted butter.
• Blue Cheese Crumbles: Omit or substitute with shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese based on personal preference.
• Celery and Red Cabbage: Swap with other fresh veggies like shredded carrots, diced bell peppers, or sliced cucumbers according to your personal preference.

Lettuce wraps are not the recipe you will want to store for the long haul. You will want to eat them once they are made.

You can, however, prep your ingredients ahead of time before you make them.

We do this a lot. We like to toss our chicken in the buffalo sauce, separate our lettuce leaves, put them into baggies, and chop our vegetables, so when we are ready to eat, all we need to do is assemble.

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Looking for a fun, easy, and tasty dinner or lunch recipe that takes little time and effort?

Then you need to make some of these Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps!

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