High Protein
Crispy Buffalo Chicken BLT Lettuce Wraps are a fresh way to do buffalo chicken without making a heavy dinner. You still get the spicy buffalo sauce, the bacon, the cool ranch drizzle, and the crunchy lettuce, but everything stays light enough for lunch or a quick weeknight meal.
To make this recipe, you will need chicken breast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, buffalo sauce, lettuce leaves, cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, celery, green onions, Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, milk, parsley, and dill.
This is a good one to keep in your back pocket when you want something with a little heat and a lot of texture. The chicken makes it filling, the vegetables add crunch, and the ranch drizzle cools it all down.
A large skillet works well for the chicken, and a small bowl is all you need for the ranch drizzle.
These lettuce wraps are also a good option for game day food, meal prep style lunches, or a quick dinner when you don’t want a pile of dishes.
Why You’ll Love This Crispy Buffalo Chicken BLT Lettuce Wraps
Ready in 30 Minutes
This recipe is done in about 30 minutes, so it works well for a busy lunch or dinner.
High in Protein
Each serving has 30 grams of protein from the chicken, Greek yogurt, and bacon.
Fresh and Crunchy
The lettuce, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and green onions give every bite a fresh crunch.
Buffalo Chicken Flavor
Buffalo sauce adds heat without needing a long ingredient list.
Good for Lunch or Dinner
These lettuce wraps work for a lighter dinner, a work-from-home lunch, or a casual meal on the weekend.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken Breast
Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breast. They will be a little richer and may need a few extra minutes to cook.
Buffalo Sauce
Use mild buffalo sauce for less heat, or hot buffalo sauce for more spice.
Lettuce Leaves
Butter lettuce, romaine leaves, or iceberg lettuce cups all work. Use whatever is firm enough to hold the filling.
Greek Yogurt
Plain regular yogurt can be used instead of Greek yogurt. The drizzle may be thinner.
Light Mayonnaise
Regular mayonnaise can be used if that is what you have.
Bacon
Turkey bacon can be used in place of regular bacon.
Milk
Any plain milk works for thinning the ranch drizzle.
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken BLT Lettuce Wraps
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Ingredients
For the Wraps:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves, romaine leaves, or iceberg lettuce cups
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup celery thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
For the Ranch Drizzle:
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss until the chicken is evenly coated with the seasonings.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the buffalo sauce to the skillet. Stir until the chicken is coated with the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- In a small bowl, add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until the ranch drizzle is smooth.
- Place the lettuce leaves on a serving plate.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken into each lettuce leaf.
- Top with bacon, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and green onions. Drizzle with the ranch sauce.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Choose firm lettuce leaves – Larger lettuce leaves hold the chicken and toppings better. Smaller leaves may tear once filled. Pat lettuce dry – Wet lettuce can make the wraps slippery. Dry the leaves before adding the filling. Serve the sauce on the side for meal prep – Keep the ranch drizzle separate until serving so the lettuce stays crisp.Storing and Reheating
Store the chicken – Place leftover buffalo chicken in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store the toppings – Keep lettuce, bacon, vegetables, and ranch drizzle in separate containers. This helps the lettuce stay crisp. Reheat in Skillet – Place the chicken in a skillet over low heat. Warm until heated through, stirring as needed. Reheat in Microwave – Place the chicken in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in short intervals until warm. Assemble after reheating – Add the warm chicken to fresh lettuce leaves, then add the toppings and ranch drizzle.Nutrition
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