Simple Chicken Lettuce Cups

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.

Simple Chicken Lettuce Cups

Looking for a light and tasty lettuce wrap that’s perfect for any meal? These chicken lettuce wraps are simple to make and great as a quick appetizer or snack. Just fill each lettuce cup with flavorful chicken for a fresh bite.

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

Servings Portions

Calories 104kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Bowl
1 Spatula

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 the lettuce leaves gently under cold water and pat them dry with a towel so they stay crisp. Place them flat on a plate for easy filling later. Chop the celery into small pieces and set aside for toppings.
Add the shredded chicken to a bowl and pour in the buffalo sauce. Stir until every piece is coated, and mix in melted butter if you’d like extra richness. Let it sit for a minute to soak up the flavor.
Scoop the buffalo chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Keep the filling in the middle so the wraps fold without breaking. Line them up neatly on a serving plate.
Sprinkle the celery over the chicken for crunch. Add a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing for creaminess. Fold the lettuce gently around the filling and serve right away.

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.

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