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A lettuce leaf filled with shredded chicken and diced onions on a white plate, surrounded by diced cucumbers, lettuce, sauce, and a red plaid napkin.
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Simple Chicken Lettuce Cups

These chicken lettuce wraps are light, fresh, and easy to put together in minutes. Juicy, seasoned chicken tucked into crisp lettuce cups makes a simple option that works for snacks, appetizers, or a quick meal.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, International
Keyword butter lettuce, carrot, chicken lettuce wraps, dice, ground chicken, hoisin, hoisin sauce, iceberg lettuce, lettuce cup, lettuce leaf, lettuce wrap, mince, noodle, oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, water chestnuts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 Portions
Calories 104kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 Pieces Large Lettuce Leaves butter or romaine
  • 2 Cups Cooked Chicken shredded
  • ½ Cup Celery finely chopped
  • ⅓ Cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • ¼ Cup Ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 Tablespoon Melted Butter optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, then lay them flat on a plate. Chop the celery and set it aside.
  • Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and optional melted butter. Stir until evenly coated and let it sit briefly.
  • Spoon the buffalo chicken into the center of each lettuce leaf and arrange them on a serving plate.
  • Top with chopped celery and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese. Fold gently and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Choose the right lettuce: Use sturdy leaves like butter lettuce or romaine so they don’t tear when filled. Wash and pat them completely dry for the best crunch.
  • Season the chicken well: Add garlic, ginger, or soy sauce for extra flavor. A well-seasoned filling makes the lettuce cups taste amazing.
  • Prep ahead for quick meals: Cook and shred the chicken earlier in the day. When ready to serve, just reheat and assemble with lettuce.
  • Add toppings for variety: Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs. These little extras bring extra crunch and flavor to every bite.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5Cups | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.5mg