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Ditch those buffalo chicken wings and make this Buffalo Grilled Chicken Wrap instead for a simpler, healthier, and filling meal option without all the added calories. This grilled chicken wrap makes for a quick lunch or dinner or a fun appetizer option.
Packed with flavorful tender chicken breasts and crunchy veggies. This easy, delicious, and simple buffalo chicken wrap recipe will be your go-to quick lunch or light dinner recipe that you would want to add to your weekly menu. The combination of tangy and spicy flavors of this wrap will make your palates happy! It’s time to convert your favorite restaurant food to a much healthier option without missing out on the flavor! the only thing you will be missing out on will be empty calories without feeling full.
Why you will love this recipe
- Convenient: Makes for a quick and simple lunch or dinner option. Especially when pressed for time but want to make a tasty and satisfying meal.
- Easy and simple: In less than 30 minutes, you will have this delicious sandwich that will keep you full and satisfied.
- Tasty: Looking for flavor? Look no further. Enjoy juicy buffalo grilled chicken breasts, layered over a bed of lettuce and crunchy veggies, and then wrapped into a convenient and wholesome meal.
- Healthy: Made with grilled chicken and no added dressings like ranch, this chicken wrap is a much healthier option than having actual buffalo chicken wings.
Ingredients you will need
- Chicken breast: We used 2 large chicken breasts. We love using chicken breasts because they are leaner and a much healthier option. If you do not like chicken breasts and would rather use chicken thighs go ahead. Keep in mind they have a much higher fat content but yet more tender for a preferred option for some.
- Oil: Olive oil was our first choice, but you may use avocado or another neutral-tasting oil
- Seasonings: You will need onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Buffalo sauce: Look for healthier options out there. They have some that are low in sugar. Make your own at home if you like. Check out this post on how to make homemade buffalo sauce.
- Crumbled blue cheese: Many don’t like blue cheese so sub this with crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese.
- Veggies: Romaine lettuce (or any green leafy veggie like spinach), carrots, and celery sticks
- Tortilla: We use whole wheat tortillas but use your favorite. So many out there.
How to make this healthy chicken wrap
- Rub the chicken with oil and seasonings. Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 7-9 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Allow the grilled chicken to cool, then chop it. In a mixing bowl, combine the grilled chopped chicken with buffalo sauce and crumbled blue cheese.
- Lay one tortilla on a clean chopping board and layer 2 lettuce leaves on top. Add a few spoonfuls of buffalo-chicken mixture.
- Top with carrots and celery. Roll tightly and cut in half to serve. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
recipe notes and tips
- Use any tortilla wrap of your choice. So many great and healthy options to choose from. Go with white, wheat, or a low-carb option.
- find some healthier buffalo sauces that are low in sugar. You can now find many great options. Or make your own at home and it’s easy too. Either use mild buffalo sauce or spicy.
- Instead of romaine lettuce, you can use shredded cabbage or some other greens like spinach.
- If you do not like blue cheese use crumbled feta cheese or even crumbled goat cheese. Another option would be to use a lite ranch dressing instead of cheese.
- Add more veggies! You may add in some chopped tomatoes or bell peppers. Consider adding some sliced avocados!
- If you aren’t adding blue cheese and opt to add some ranch instead, consider adding some shredded cheese.
- To make this wrap as healthy as possible, we decided to use chicken breast. You can use chicken thighs but keep in mind they have a much higher fat content.
Frequently asked questions
Buffalo Chicken wraps are usually made with crispy chicken tenders topped with slaw and blue cheese dressing and other ingredients like crunchy veggies and avocado. Buffalo chicken wraps will vary based on how creative people get and what veggies they prefer. Our chicken wrap was made with grilled chicken instead of fried breaded chicken for a healthier option.
Wraps are mostly served cold which makes them a great option for lunch at work or when you are on the go. That being said, wraps can also be served hot if they are just made and the fillings used are still hot.
What’s going into your chicken wrap? If your chicken wrap is loaded with lean protein and veggies, then yes, chicken wraps are a great option to have on your weight loss journey. Beware of adding ingredients that are high in fat and calories like cheeses and dressings. Use grilled lean proteins instead of fried and breaded protein.
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Buffalo Grilled Chicken Wrap
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup buffalo sauce, low sugar
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- Romaine lettuce leaves, as needed
- 2 large carrots, shredded
- 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with oil and seasonings. Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 7-9 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Allow the grilled chicken to cool, then chop it. In a mixing bowl, combine the grilled chopped chicken with buffalo sauce and crumbled blue cheese.
- Lay one tortilla on a clean chopping board and layer 2 lettuce leaves on top.
- Add a few spoonfuls of buffalo-chicken mixture.
- Top with carrots and celery. Roll tightly and cut in half to serve. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
Notes
- serving size is one whole tortilla wrap or two halves.
- use any tortilla wrap of your choice. So many great and healthy options to choose from.
- find some healthier buffalo sauces that are low in sugar. Or make your own at home and it’s easy too. To learn how to make some at home, check out my How to make homemade buffalo sauce.
- instead of romaine lettuce, you can use shredded cabbage or some other greens like spinach.
- If you do not like blue cheese use crumbled feta cheese or even crumbled goat cheese
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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