Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Avocado & Blue Cheese Sauce
Savory, healthy buffalo chicken lettuce wraps with a zippy avocado & blue cheese sauce. You'll love this easy, super flavorful recipe for protein-packed lunches and dinners!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Frank's red hot Buffalo Sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 16 Bibb lettuce leaves, washed and separated
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Blue cheese salad dressing
- 1 avocado, diced into small chunks
Instructions
- Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat, add garlic, cabbage, and carrots. Stir frequently until cabbage is cooked and wilted. Add black pepper and salt as desired; remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate large skillet, heat 1 tsp of olive oil on medium-high heat and add chicken. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add cabbage mixture to chicken. Turn heat to low; add Buffalo sauce and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes to let flavors sink in.
- Scoop chicken into the lettuce. Top each lettuce wrap with 1 teaspoon blue cheese, diced avocado, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
- For added crunch add crushed tortilla chips on top! Serves 4.