Description

A healthy alternative to buffalo wings, these buffalo chicken lettuce cups are filled with spicy, shredded chicken, topped with blue cheese dressing and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in crispy lettuce leaves.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

1/2 cup buffalo sauce (more if desired)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1/4 cup blue cheese dressing (store-bought or homemade)

1/4 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

8–10 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce work best)

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Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, olive oil, and white vinegar. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Carefully separate them, trying to keep them intact for easy wrapping.
To assemble the lettuce cups, spoon a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf.
Drizzle the buffalo chicken with blue cheese dressing, then top with chopped celery and green onions if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy these flavorful buffalo chicken lettuce cups!

Notes

Spicy twist: Add cayenne pepper or extra hot sauce to the buffalo sauce for an extra kick.
Cheese options: Use ranch dressing or a dairy-free alternative for those with dietary preferences.
Add vegetables: Add shredded carrots or thinly sliced bell peppers for extra crunch.
Grilled chicken: Substitute shredded chicken with grilled chicken for a smoky flavor.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (if using pre-cooked chicken)
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: Assembly
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 lettuce cup
Calories: 120
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 460mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 35mg