Chef's Quick Tip: Low carb buffalo chicken lettuce wraps

<p>This week, Registered Dietitian Ilyse Schapiro, the co-author of the top-selling book, &quot;Should I Scoop Out My Bagel&quot;&nbsp;shows Tina Redwine about diet-specific recipes.&nbsp;</p>

News 12 Staff

Feb 13, 2019, 11:54 AM

Updated 1,990 days ago

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The following information is provided by Registered Dietitian Ilyse Schapiro.  Please consult with your doctor before attempting any diet or the recipes included in this segment.
This week, Registered Dietitian Ilyse Schapiro, the co-author of the top-selling book, "Should I Scoop Out My Bagel" shows Tina Redwine about diet-specific recipes. 
If you have any questions, please email tredwine@news12.com.
Low carb buffalo chicken lettuce wraps
Ingredients 
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, white meat
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup hot sauce
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1 avocado, sliced
10 romaine leaves
(optional) ranch for drizzle
Directions:
To a small bowl add chicken, cheddar cheese and franks red hot. Using a fork stir to combine everything.
To each romaine leaf add: buffalo chicken mixture, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion and 2 slices of avocado.
Optional: drizzle with ranch dressing.
Contact:
Registered Dietitian Ilyse Schapiro MS, RD, CDN
Website: IlyseSchapiroNutrition.com
Schapiro is the Founder & President of Ilyse Schapiro Nutrition, a nutrition counseling and consulting practice and Co-Author of Top-Selling Book, "Should I Scoop Out My Bagel."


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