When you’re craving the bold, spicy kick of buffalo chicken but don’t want to be weighed down by heavy wings or greasy sandwiches, these Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the answer. They’re quick, light, packed with protein, and perfect for lunch meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner.
I love how simple this recipe is—just a few staple ingredients you probably already have on hand. And with the creamy drizzle of my TalkMacrosToMe High Protein Cottage Cheese Ranch, you get that cool ranch balance without the added junk. It’s the ultimate combo: spicy, crunchy, creamy, and fresh.
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken Wraps
2 cans Kirkland chicken breast (14 oz each, drained)
¼ cup Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce
3 stalks celery, diced Shredded carrot, for topping
Living lettuce (or any sturdy leaf like butter lettuce)
Drizzle of High Protein Cottage Cheese Ranch (recipe below)
For the Cottage Cheese Ranch
1 ½ cups Kalona low-fat cottage cheese 2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Ranch Seasoning (or similar) 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Make the Ranch
1. Add cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, vinegar, and salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Make the Wraps
1. Wash and dry your lettuce leaves so they’re crisp and ready to hold your buffalo chicken filling.
2. In a bowl, combine the drained chicken, diced celery, and buffalo sauce. Mix until well coated.
3. Scoop the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Drizzle generously with cottage cheese ranch.
4. Sprinkle shredded carrot on top for extra crunch and color.
Why You’ll Love These
Protein-packed – between chicken + high-protein ranch, you’re getting a big boost.
Low-carb & gluten-free – lettuce wraps keep it light and macro-friendly.
Meal-prep friendly – make a batch of the buffalo filling and ranch to keep in the fridge for quick weekday lunches.
Balanced flavors – spicy buffalo, cool ranch, crisp celery, and a hint of sweetness from the carrot.
Macro Breakdown (per wrap, approx. using 8 wraps + 1 tablespoon ranch each)
Calories: 135 Protein: 18g Carbs: 3g Fat: 5g Fiber: 1g
(Macros may vary depending on lettuce size and how much sauce you drizzle—adjust to fit your goals.)
These lettuce wraps are one of my favorite go-tos when I want something fun and flavorful but still aligned with my macros. They’re family-friendly too—just serve the kids their filling in tortillas if lettuce wraps aren’t their jam.
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