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Buffalo Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe Easy Homemade with Blue Cheese

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Quick and easy buffalo chicken salad lettuce wraps with a spicy buffalo sauce, creamy blue cheese, and crisp lettuce. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (280g) cooked shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken
  • ½ cup (120ml) buffalo sauce (medium heat, e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • ½ cup (75g) crumbled blue cheese (e.g., Point Reyes or Maytag)
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt (optional but recommended)
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 8–10 large lettuce leaves (iceberg, butter lettuce, or romaine), washed and dried
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: shred or chop about 2 cups (280g) of cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. If cooking fresh, poach or roast chicken until fully cooked and cool before shredding (about 15-20 minutes).
  2. Mix the buffalo sauce and Greek yogurt in a mixing bowl until smooth to tone down the heat and create a creamy filling.
  3. Add the shredded chicken to the sauce mixture and toss gently until evenly coated but still chunky.
  4. Chop the celery finely and slice the green onions thinly, then stir them into the chicken mixture for crunch and freshness.
  5. Add fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix lightly and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Wash and dry 8-10 large lettuce leaves thoroughly to avoid sogginess.
  7. Spoon generous portions of the buffalo chicken salad into each lettuce leaf, being careful not to overfill.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese evenly over the wraps.
  9. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp lettuce and fresh filling. If prepping ahead, keep chicken salad and lettuce separate and combine just before serving.

Notes

Use a salad spinner or pat lettuce leaves dry thoroughly to prevent soggy wraps. Adjust buffalo sauce heat by mixing with Greek yogurt or ranch dressing. Blue cheese can be substituted with feta or goat cheese, or omitted for dairy-free options. Prepare chicken salad up to 2 days ahead and keep lettuce separate until serving.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, lettuce wraps, blue cheese, quick dinner, low carb, gluten free, spicy chicken salad, healthy wraps

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