Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups

Lunch · Easy · 20 min (10 prep + 10 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-free
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups — high-protein lunch recipe

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups delivers 70 g of protein for just 6 g net carbs — a quick lunch that comes together fast. A filling, macro-balanced lunch that won't spike your blood sugar.

70 gProtein
6 gNet carbs
22 gFat
2 gFiber
500Calories

Ingredients

  • 230 g Chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp Hot sauce (Frank's-style)
  • 30 g Blue cheese or Greek yogurt dip
  • 100 g Little gem lettuce
  • 80 g Celery & carrot sticks
  • 1 tsp Butter

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method

  1. Cook the diced chicken in a hot pan until done, 8-10 min.
  2. Melt the butter with the hot sauce and toss the chicken to coat.
  3. Spoon into lettuce cups; drizzle with the blue cheese or yogurt dip and serve with crudités.

Storage & make-ahead

Fridge: keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container — reheat gently. Most portions freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight.

Tip

Game-day flavour at 70 g protein. Use Greek-yogurt dip to keep it leaner.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Blue cheese or Greek yogurt dip → unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; Butter → olive oil or vegan butter (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 500 kcal · 70 g protein · 6 g net carbs · 22 g fat (5 g sat) · 2 g fiber · 6 g sugar · 230 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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