Description
A light and spicy dish featuring tender buffalo chicken served in crisp lettuce cups, delivering bold flavor without the heaviness of traditional wraps.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing
Assembly
- 12 large lettuce leaves
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup diced celery
Instructions
- Warm Chicken: Heat the shredded chicken in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Buffalo Sauce: Stir in the buffalo sauce with the chicken, mixing well and heating through for another 1-2 minutes until the chicken is fully coated and hot.
- Prepare Lettuce Cups: Lay out the large lettuce leaves on a plate, ensuring they are clean and dry to hold the filling.
- Assemble Boats: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each lettuce leaf, distributing the filling among all the cups.
- Add Toppings: Top each lettuce boat with shredded carrots and diced celery for crunch and freshness, then drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness of the lettuce and the spicy, creamy chicken filling at their best.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess and richness.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
- For a spicier version, increase the buffalo sauce quantity or add hot sauce.
- Use iceberg or butter lettuce for the best crunch and shape for the boats.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Main / Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
