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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Sandwiches & Wraps

    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Sep 19, 2022 · Modified: Dec 31, 2022 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    This Buffalo chicken lettuce wrap is made with marinated and breaded crispy chicken pieces, crunchy salad ingredients, creamy dressing, and crumbled blue cheese - all packed onto crisp lettuce leaves for a mouth-watering lunch or dinner option!

    Lettuce wraps are a great way to lower your intake of carbs while still enjoying the same flavors and textures of a delicious wrap!

    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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    Don't you love these types of dinners once in a while? It's like having a full on restaurant experience without leaving the house! Try these lettuce wraps for your next dinner or party too: Asian Lettuce Wraps With Shrimps, and Low Carb Lettuce Chicken Wraps.

    Ingredients

    My few comments on the ingredients + don't forget to read the Tips section!

    The full recipe and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below this post.

    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ingredients

    Breadcrumbs - You can use breadcrumbs from leftover bread (from home or a grocery store) or Panko breadcrumbs which usually provide additional texture and crispiness! Gluten-free breadcrumbs are also available for dietary requirements. 

    Chicken - I’ve used boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces of 1-2 inch thickness. You could also use chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken thighs. Leftover shredded chicken from other meals or shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with buffalo sauce can also be used. Other lean meat like turkey is another option. 

    Lettuce - Choose a sturdy type of lettuce such as Butter lettuce, Iceburg lettuce, Boston lettuce, Bibb lettuce, or Romaine lettuce for the lettuce cups. 

    Salad ingredients - A combination of carrot, diced red onion, and celery stalks, have been combined for a crunchy addition to the wrap filling. 

    Marinade - Salt, pepper, minced garlic cloves, hot sauce, and melted butter are combined and used to marinate the chicken before breading and baking. You will want to have enough hot sauce leftover to coat the freshly baked chicken again is you enjoy an extra saucy and flavorful wrap. Frank’s or Valentia hot sauce is great for this recipe but any brand will do. 

    Salad dressing - Blue cheese dressing or a drizzle of ranch dressing is ideal for topping these easy buffalo chicken lettuce wraps. Use store-bought or homemade blue cheese dressing.

    Blue cheese - Sprinkle some blue cheese crumbles over the top of the buffalo chicken mixture for extra creamy and tangy flavor. 

    Instructions

    In a large bowl combine hot sauce, butter, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat.

    (Or you can make a little extra sauce and keep it separately for later to drizzle over chicken once baked). 

    chicken pieces marinating in hot sauce

    Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for 30 min. 

    Preheat oven to 375 F. 

    marinated chicken dipped in breadcrumbs

    Dip each chicken piece into breadcrumbs. Arrange the chicken on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil keeping them apart from one another. Bake for 30 minutes.

    buffalo chicken pieces in breadcrumbs on a baking sheet before baking

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Here you can toss the chicken in more hot sauce mixture (that’s what i did) 

    buffalo chicken right after baking

    Meanwhile assemble the chicken wraps by combining carrots, red onion, tomatoes (optional) on top of lettuce.

    hot sauce with butter

    Add chicken pieces, drizzle with ranch dressing or blue cheese sauce and serve. 

    baked buffalo chicken pieces mixed in more hot sauce with butter

    Flavor and texture: chicken pieces are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

    Tossed in more hot sauce after baking adds more heat and the texture will change slightly. 

    Tips

    • Feel free to use any sturdy kind of lettuce that will hold up under the weight of the filling. Mini Romaine lettuce is one of my favorites, but you could even use something like Butter lettuce, Boston Bib, or Iceberg lettuce - although it’s much larger and has a slightly bitter taste. 
    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    • Tossing the cooked chicken in additional hot sauce after it has baked is a great way to add extra flavor and more sauce to these lettuce wraps. 
    • Turkey breast is another option for this recipe and a suitable alternative to chicken breast. 
    • This recipe makes 7 buffalo chicken lettuce wraps. You could easily double this recipe if feeding a larger crowd. 
    • Make sure that you wash the lettuce well to eliminate any possible grit remaining, and pat very gently with a paper towel. You can prepare your lettuce leaves just before assembling the wraps so they are as fresh and crispy as possible. 
    • You can use leftover cooked chicken breast for this recipe, but then I recommend heating it for a few minutes only with the breadcrumb coating in the air fryer so that it doesn’t dry out too much. 
    • When cooking the chicken pieces raw, try to cut them into uniform sizes, so they cook evenly in the oven. Smaller pieces run the risk of cooking faster and drying out. 
    • If unsure whether the chicken is cooked properly, insert a food thermometer into the thickest section of a piece of chicken around the 20-25 minute mark. The thermometer should register 165F for the chicken to be safe to eat.

    If you want to reduce the heat from the spicy chicken, use 3 tablespoons of melted butter instead of 2 in the marinade.  

    Freezing And Storing Instructions

    These wraps are best enjoyed as soon as prepared due to it's breading. However, you can reheat these in an air fryer for 5 or fewer minutes. Stor in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

    You can freeze these too, but without the breading for u to 2 months.

    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    FAQ

    What lettuce do you use for lettuce wraps?

    The best type of lettuce for lettuce wraps is the sturdy variety that has deep enough leaves to comfortably hold a good amount of filling without wilting from warm ingredients. 

    Rather skip any lettuce varieties that are floppy, thin, or wilt easily. 

    What chicken is best for shredding?

    I’ve used boneless chicken breasts for these wraps that I’ve chopped into bite-size pieces to coat them in breadcrumbs which provides a delicious crunch to the filling. 

    You could also chop up boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe or even use leftover shredded buffalo chicken and skip the breadcrumb coating step in this recipe.

    What does a buffalo chicken wrap contain?

    You’ll find a combination of buffalo chicken (crispy chicken pieces seasoned and coated in hot sauce), crunchy salad ingredients such as carrots, red onion, and celery, crumbled blue cheese, and blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. You can also add other favorite toppings such as creamy avocado, chopped green onions, lime juice, or other garnishes to the top of the lettuce. 

    How do you prepare lettuce for lettuce wraps?

    Lettuce can be bought pre-washed for added convenience but if you are using a head of lettuce to make your wraps, first cut off the hard bottom stem of the lettuce head and then gently peel away appropriate-sized lettuce leaves. 

    Rinse the lettuce leaves under cold running water and transfer to a paper towel to gently pat dry.

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    Thank you for reading,

    Love,

    Julia

    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    This Buffalo chicken lettuce wrap is made with marinated and breaded crispy chicken pieces, crunchy salad ingredients, creamy dressing, and crumbled blue cheese - all packed onto crisp lettuce leaves for a mouth-watering lunch or dinner option!
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Main Course
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 7 wraps
    Calories: 126kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs more texture and crispiness
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
    • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces 1-2 inches thick
    • Salt to taste
    • Black pepper to taste
    • 2 garlic cloves minced (1 tablespoon)
    • ⅓ cup hot sauce such as Frank's or Valentina
    • 2-3 tablespoon butter melted (use 3 for not so spicy)
    • 1 large head Butter lettuce boston bib or romaine lettuce
    • 1 large carrot cut into matchsticks
    • 1 large red onion finely diced
    • Blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving
    • Blue cheese crumbles for serving optional
    • Celery stalks for serving
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes optional

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a large bowl combine hot sauce, butter, salt and black pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. (Or you can make a little extra sauce and keeping it separately for later to drizzle over chicken once baked).
    • Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for 30 min.
    • Preheat oven to 375 F.
    • Dip each chicken piece into breadcrumbs. Arrange the chicken on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil keeping them apart from one another. Bake for 30 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple minutes. Here you can toss the chicken in more hot sauce mixture (that’s what i did)
    • Meanwhile assemble the chicken wraps by combining carrots, red onion, tomatoes on top of lettuce. Add chicken pieces, drizzle with ranch dressing or blue cheese sauce and serve.
    • Flavor and texture: chicken pieces are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Tossed in more hot sauce after baking adds more heat and the texture will change slightly.
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    NOTES

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    Nutrition Facts
    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 126 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 29mg10%
    Sodium 429mg19%
    Potassium 185mg5%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 200IU4%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 25mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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