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Flavorful Buffalo Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Easy Recipe with Blue Cheese Crumble

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A quick and easy buffalo chicken salad served in crisp lettuce wraps with creamy blue cheese crumble, perfect for a light, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • ¼ cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 head iceberg or butter lettuce (large, crisp leaves)
  • Optional: sliced cucumber or shredded carrots for garnish

Instructions

  1. If not using pre-cooked chicken, poach or roast about 2 large chicken breasts (roughly 12 oz / 340 g). Once cooled, shred the chicken finely using two forks or your hands (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup buffalo sauce with 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt. Stir until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add ¼ cup finely chopped celery, 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional), and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Add shredded chicken to the bowl and gently fold to coat evenly. If mixture is too wet, add more shredded chicken or a pinch of breadcrumbs to absorb excess liquid.
  5. Carefully peel off large, intact lettuce leaves. Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Arrange on a platter (about 5 minutes).
  6. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of buffalo chicken salad onto each lettuce leaf. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumble and a pinch of fresh parsley on each. Add sliced cucumber or shredded carrots if desired.
  7. Serve immediately to keep lettuce crisp. If prepping ahead, keep chicken salad and lettuce separate and assemble just before serving.

Notes

If buffalo sauce is too spicy, mellow it with extra Greek yogurt or a teaspoon of honey. Shred chicken finely to help it cling to lettuce and reduce mess. Keep lettuce dry to avoid sogginess. Blue cheese can be mixed into the salad for creamy pockets of flavor. Prepare chicken salad ahead and store separately from lettuce to maintain crispness.

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