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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Boats

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These Healthy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Boats are a quick, low-carb meal featuring spicy buffalo chicken, crisp lettuce, and crunchy veggies, all topped with a creamy ranch drizzle. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 280g or 10 oz)
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce (8–10 large leaves, washed and dried)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • Extra ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: If not already done, cook and shred 2 cups of chicken breast. Poach, grill, bake, or use rotisserie chicken (remove skin and bones).
  2. Mix the Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, ranch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly coated and creamy. Adjust yogurt or ranch to taste if too spicy or dry.
  3. Prep the Lettuce: Gently separate 8-10 large Romaine leaves. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
  4. Chop the Veggies: Slice carrots into thin matchsticks, dice celery, and chop chives or green onions.
  5. Assemble the Boats: Lay lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon about 1/4 cup buffalo chicken mixture into each leaf. Top with carrots, celery, and blue cheese or feta if using.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing and sprinkle with chives or green onions. Serve immediately for best crunch.

Notes

For milder flavor, use less buffalo sauce and more yogurt or ranch. Dry lettuce thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Prep the chicken filling ahead for better flavor. Store components separately for meal prep. Substitute chicken with turkey or jackfruit for dietary needs.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, lettuce boats, low carb, healthy, meal prep, gluten-free, easy dinner, appetizer

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