Description
Flavorful buffalo chicken and roasted cauliflower served in crisp lettuce leaves with a creamy, tangy dressing. These low-carb wraps are packed with protein and vegetables, making them perfect for a light lunch or healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Cauliflower
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese, optional
- 2 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) to prepare for roasting the cauliflower.
- Season and roast cauliflower: Toss the cauliflower florets with half of the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes until they are tender and lightly browned.
- Cook the chicken: While the cauliflower roasts, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through with no pink remaining.
- Coat chicken in buffalo sauce: Pour the buffalo hot sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat all pieces thoroughly, infusing the chicken with spicy flavor.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, lemon juice, water, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. This tangy dressing adds a cool contrast to the spicy filling.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay out the large romaine or butter lettuce leaves on a serving plate. Distribute the buffalo chicken and roasted cauliflower evenly into each leaf.
- Add finishing touches: Drizzle the prepared yogurt dressing over the filled lettuce wraps and garnish with crumbled blue cheese (if using) and sliced green onions for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose large, sturdy lettuce leaves to hold the filling without tearing.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute with dairy-free yogurt and omit the blue cheese.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- Include diced avocado for additional healthy fats and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Lunch, Wraps
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
