Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Boats

A close-up of lettuce wraps filled with shredded meat, diced onions, and melted cheese on a white plate.

Have you tried buffalo chicken lettuce boats for a fun, fresh twist for lunch? These chicken lettuce wraps make perfect boats that are loaded with spicy, tangy chicken and are a great dinner option. They're quick to put together and so tasty, you’ll want to make them again and again.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine American, International

Keyword blue cheese, buffalo chicken lettuce wraps, buffalo sauce, buffalo wing, carrot, celery, chicken breast, chicken mixture, garlic powder, hot sauce, lettuce leaves, lettuce wrap, ranch dressing, romaine, rotisserie, rotisserie chicken, shred, shredded chicken

Prep Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 84kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Bowl
1 Spatula

Ingredients

1 Cup Chicken cooked, shredded
⅙ Cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
½ Tablespoon Melted Butter optional
4 Pieces Lettuce Leaves large
¼ Cup Celery diced
2 Tablespoons Blue Cheese or ranch dressing

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Rinse the large lettuce leaves under cold water and pat them completely dry with a paper towel to keep them crisp. Lay them flat on a plate so they’re ready for filling. Dice the celery into small pieces for topping later.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce. If you like a richer flavor, stir in the melted butter until everything is well coated. Make sure all the chicken pieces are evenly covered in the spicy sauce.
Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into the center of each lettuce leaf. Keep the filling toward the middle so the wraps are easier to fold without tearing. Arrange them neatly so they’re ready for toppings.
Sprinkle the diced celery over the chicken for crunch and freshness. Drizzle each wrap with blue cheese or ranch dressing for a creamy finish. Fold the lettuce leaves gently around the filling and enjoy while they’re still crisp.

Notes

Choose crisp lettuce leaves: Romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce work best because they hold their shape and add a fresh crunch. Make sure to wash and pat them dry so they don’t get soggy.
Shred chicken evenly: Evenly shredded chicken helps the buffalo sauce coat every bite. Using chicken breast makes it easier to layer inside the lettuce leaves.
Adjust buffalo sauce to taste: If you like it mild, mix in a little ranch or blue cheese dressing with the sauce. For more heat, add extra hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Assemble right before serving: Fill the lettuce leaves just before eating to keep them fresh and crisp. This also prevents the leaves from softening too much from the warm chicken and sauce.

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