Zesty Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups

Here’s a fresh and fun app to serve at your next party - Super Bowl perhaps? These Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups are simple, light, and so satisfying. Perfect for a game day snack that won't weigh you down.

We recommend pairing with our 2021 Riesling Grand Klasse & 2023 Rosé!

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups

Serves: 4

Recipe by Tanya Miller

Suggested wine pairings: 2021 Riesling Grand Klasse & 2023 Rosé

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 bibb lettuce leaves, washed and individually removed

• 1 lb chicken tenders, thinly sliced, then diced

• 2-3 Tbsp of your favorite buffalo hot sauce, or to taste (we like Cholula Wing Sauce Caliente)

• 3 Tbsp butter, divided

• ½ tsp garlic salt

• 2 celery stalks

• 2 medium carrots

• 2-3 green onions

• Ranch dressing, homemade or store bought (we love Uncle Dan’s Classic Ranch dressing packet that you mix with buttermilk and mayo)

• Garnish: Crumbled blue cheese and/or dill

DIRECTIONS:

1. Slice celery and carrots (we used a mandolin to slice), then roughly chopped them. Finely chop green onions. Set aside.

2. In a frying pan on medium heat, sauté diced chicken in 1½ Tbsp butter. Cook for about 4 min then flip over. Season with garlic salt and cook through to an internal temp of 160°. Pour buffalo sauce over chicken, add remaining 1½ Tbsp butter and stir to evenly coat chicken. Turn off heat.

3. Assemble cups by placing a leaf of lettuce on a plate or platter and top with chicken, celery, carrots, dressing, green onions and a garnish or two.

4. Serve and enjoy with a chilled glass of Riesling or Rosé!

Pro tip: If making homemade ranch dressing, it’s ideal to make it in the morning or even the night before so the flavors can meld.