Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Print Version)
Shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, fresh lettuce, blue cheese, and celery for a flavorful handheld meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Buffalo Chicken Filling
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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1/3 cup buffalo sauce
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wrap & Garnish
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1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
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1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing
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1/2 cup celery, diced
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1/4 cup red onion, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
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In a small saucepan over low heat, combine buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until mixture is warmed through and smooth.
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Add the shredded chicken to the saucepan and stir to coat evenly with the buffalo sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Lay butter lettuce leaves flat on a clean work surface. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken filling into each leaf.
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Top each wrap with diced celery, diced red onion, a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese or a drizzle of ranch dressing, and chopped fresh parsley.
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Fold lettuce leaves around the filling and serve immediately while chilled or at room temperature.
# Notes:
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For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or substitute with a mild hot sauce.