Easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are a deliciously healthy option for a quick meal that’s bursting with flavor. Tender, shredded chicken cooked in zesty buffalo sauce is wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, making this dish a fantastic low-carb alternative to traditional sandwiches. Whether you’re preparing a light lunch, hosting friends, or looking for an easy weeknight dinner, these wraps are perfect for any occasion. Customizable and full of protein, they offer a delightful crunch and a spicy kick that will satisfy your taste buds. Serve them with your favorite dressing and enjoy a nutritious meal that’s as fun to eat as it is to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Cook chicken breasts over medium heat until fully cooked (165°F), about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Allow the cooked chicken to cool slightly before shredding it using two forks.
- In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Lay out lettuce leaves and fill each leaf with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Top with shredded carrots and cucumber slices.
- Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg