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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Published May 26, 2020. Last updated July 12, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Lunch is easy, healthy and delicious when you make these Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps. With only 5 net carbs per serving, they are low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free.

Close up of a Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap on a white plate with more wraps blurred in the background with a cutting board, cucumber slices, blue cheese, and a blue and white towel.

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Yep, another Buffalo Chicken recipe. It’s just so good and there are so many different things that you can do with it.

This Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe is a variation of Buffalo Chicken Salad. Both are fresh, healthy recipes that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main dish.

It’s a nice change so that you never get tired of deliciously addicting Buffalo chicken.

Why This Recipe Works

These little wraps (or cups) are best enjoyed as appetizers or a quick lunch. They are a great way to use up leftover chicken in a different, flavorful way so that you don’t get bored.

They are super easy to make and just so, so delicious!

This recipe is perfect for anyone, including those following low carb, keto, or gluten free diets. There are only 4 net carbs per serving.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

What You Need to Make This Recipe

Ingredients needed to make Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps in glass bowls on a which background

To make this recipe you will need cooked, shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, lettuce, cucumber, blue cheese, and Ranch dressing.

Tip: Bibb lettuce works best, but if you can’t find it, you can use leafy green lettuce, iceberg or even romaine lettuce.

Prep!

If you are not using leftover chicken, you will need to cook it, then let cool some before shredding. Be sure to let it cool before assembling the wraps so that the heat doesn’t wilt the lettuce.

Dice the cucumber.

Create!

7 Buffalo chicken filled lettuce cups on a white plate over a white background

Break apart your lettuce into cups or boats the best you can.

In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken and Buffalo sauce. Divide the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared lettuce cups.

Buffalo Chicken filled lettuce cups topped with blue cheese, ranch dressing and cucumber on a white plate over a white background

Next, divide the blue cheese crumbles and Ranch dressing evenly over the chicken.

Top with the diced cucumber.

Present!

Overhead of a Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps on a white plate with a cutting board, cucumber slices, blue cheese, and a blue and white towel in the background.

If you are serving these as an appetizer, you can set them onto a large tray for guests to help themselves.

Tips and Techniques

  • Use Bibb, iceberg, Romaine, or leafy green lettuce for the best results.
  • Use leftover chicken or cook and shred your chicken ahead of time so that it has time to cool before assembling the wraps.
  • You will want to wait until you are ready to eat before assembling these wraps so that none of the ingredients get soggy.
  • Store leftovers separately in airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days before best results.

FAQ’s

Is Buffalo Chicken Spicy?

Yes, to a degree. The amount of spice will vary with the brand and the amount you use. The blue cheese and Ranch dressing used in this recipe will help to balance out the spiciness.

What Goes Good With Buffalo Chicken?

Buffalo chicken wings are often paired with carrots, celery, and blue cheese dressing. As Buffalo chicken has now become a popular ingredient in many other recipes, you may see it paired with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cucumbers, and Ranch dressing quite often, as well.

More Buffalo Chicken Recipes

If you like this recipe for Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups, you might also want to check out:

  • Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Poppers
  • Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole
  • Loaded Cauliflower Bites
  • Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Hand Pies

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Close up of a Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap on a white plate with more wraps blurred in the background with a cutting board, cucumber slices, blue cheese, and a blue and white towel.
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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Lunch is easy, healthy, and delicious when you make these Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps. With only 5 net carbs per serving, they are low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free.
Course Appetizers, Main Dish
Cuisine Chicken, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 242kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 head lettuce
  • 1 pound chicken * cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese * crumbles
  • 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
  • 1/2 large cucumber * diced

Instructions

  • Break apart your lettuce into cups or boats the best you can.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken and Buffalo sauce.
  • Divide the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared lettuce cups.
  • Top each lettuce wrap with equal amounts of blue cheese crumbles and Ranch dressing.
  • Add an equal amount of the diced cucumber to each wrap and enjoy.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Use Bibb, iceberg, Romaine, or leafy green lettuce for the best results.
  • Use leftover chicken or cook and shred your chicken ahead of time so that it has time to cool before assembling the wraps.
  • You will want to wait until you are ready to eat before assembling these wraps so that none of the ingredients get soggy.
  • Store leftovers separately in airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days before best results.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1254mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 842IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published on March 27, 2018. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in June 2020.

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Comments

  1. bn100 says

    July 19, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    looks easy to make

    Reply
  2. Tamara Bennington says

    July 18, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    I’ve been looking for new recipes for my leftover chicken and this is perfect! I love that they are only 5 net carbs per serving, they are low carb, and they looks so delicious!

    Reply
  3. Thomas P says

    June 6, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Quick, easy and healthy – a nice combination. Lettuce wraps are great for leftovers of any kind as well.

    Reply
  4. KariLorr says

    June 6, 2020 at 10:11 am

    I can’t wait to try out this recipe. I never thought of having a lettuce wrap this way.

    Reply
  5. Anne Scott says

    June 6, 2020 at 8:45 am

    This sounds delicious and so healthy. Perfect for a friends get together! Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  6. Krissy Allori says

    September 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    I love that this is gluten free! Looks so easy and yummy!

    Reply
  7. Krissy Allori says

    September 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    This is a great gluten free option! My family will love this!

    Reply
  8. Courtney says

    September 17, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    I will never get tired of recipes with buffalo sauce, and lettuce cups are always a great healthy way to serve up appetizers. These sound delicious!

    Reply
  9. Kelly says

    September 17, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    I love that you uses lettuce cups for these! Makes it feel so much lighter and a good spin on the recipe.

    Reply
  10. Roxana says

    September 17, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    Such an easy recipe. Low carb but filling. And nicely spiced.

    Reply
  11. Jaclyn Anne says

    September 17, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    Buffalo chicken is pretty much my favorite kind of meat ever. SO GOOD! I have never thought to enjoy it in lettuce cups before, but this is a great idea to cut calories and carbs!

    Reply
  12. Kelly Anthony says

    September 17, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    This sounds so amazing! I just started a new diet this past week and this exactly the kind of food I need!

    Reply

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