Hot and spicy, full of tangy flavor and loads of crunch, these Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are the perfect game day treat or excellent for on the go. Creamy mayo mixed with rotisserie chicken, dill pickles, peppers, and coleslaw give you all the satisfaction from classic Nashville Hot Chicken, yet with more refreshing twist. Mixed and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes.

Discovering the legend of Nashville hot chicken

I’ll never forget the first time I encountered the buzz around Nashville Hot Chicken. Kyle and I were on our way back from a fantastic trip to Texas, sharing a somewhat awkward yet intriguing van ride to Park ‘N Fly with two other couples. They had just returned from Nashville—an iconic city that has long been on my travel wishlist. Naturally, my interest piqued, and I found myself leaning in to catch every word of their conversation.

The tale of hot chicken

As we sat in the van, these couples passionately recounted their Nashville dining experiences. My curiosity was fully engaged when they began raving about Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. “Oh my God, it was the best chicken I’ve ever had,” one of them exclaimed, while the others fervently agreed. According to them, of all the restaurants in Nashville, Hattie B’s stood out because of its legendary hot chicken.

A Culinary Quest Begins

By the time the van ride concluded, Kyle and I were both thinking the same thing. As soon as we were in the car—practically in unison—we said, “What is that chicken they were talking about??? We HAVE GOT to make it!” Thus began our quest to recreate the divine experience of Nashville Hot Chicken in our own kitchen.

Bringing Nashville to Our Table

Since that fateful conversation, we’ve been on a delicious journey, experimenting with various recipes to capture the essence of Nashville’s famous dish. Our preferred version is a classic Easy Nashville Hot Chicken recipe, which I can’t recommend enough for anyone looking to try a spicy, flavor-packed meal.

Exploring Variations: Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

If you’re a fan of classic chicken dishes with a fiery twist, you’ll also enjoy our Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps. This recipe kicks off with succulent cubes of rotisserie chicken, generously coated in a creamy, spicy mayo sauce. We enhance the flavor with our favorite hot chicken seasoning from the Savory Spice Shop. If you don’t have access to that, you can find great seasoning options at Giant, Kroger, or this one from Amazon. Alternatively, you could make your own blend using cayenne pepper, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Ingredients for Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

To make these easy Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online.

Here’s what we are working with:

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How to Make Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

1. Combine mayonnaise and spices in a large bowl. Mix well and add in lemon juice.

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2. Add in the cooked, chopped chicken, diced pickles, onion and peppers using a wooden spoon to stir until the ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Begin folding in the coleslaw salad mix until everything is well combined and coated.

3. To prepare wraps, put a large piece of iceberg lettuce on a plate. Spoon a generous portion of chicken salad into the wrap.

4. Sprinkle additional hot chicken spice over the salad to top if desired; this is very spicy so you could opt to sprinkle over smoked paprika instead.

ENJOY!!! We sure hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our little tribe has!

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Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

  • DFDairy-Free
  • GFGluten-Free
  • LCLow Carb
  • PPaleo
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Hot and spicy, full of tangy flavor and loads of crunch, these Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are the perfect game day treat or excellent for on the go. Creamy mayo mixed with rotisserie chicken, dill pickles, peppers, and coleslaw give you all the satisfaction from classic Nashville Hot Chicken, yet with more refreshing twist. Mixed and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups chicken, cooked and cubed, rotisserie works well
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 teaspoons Nashville Hot Chicken Spice Blend, this is spicy so adjust according to your heat preference
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 dill pickle spears, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 4 sweet peppers, chopped
  • 2 cups coleslaw salad mix
  • iceberg or romaine lettuce, cut into pieces for the wraps

Instructions 

  • Combine mayonnaise and spices in a large bowl. Mix well and add in lemon juice.
  • Add in the cooked, chopped chicken, diced pickles, onion and peppers using a wooden spoon to stir until the ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Begin folding in the coleslaw salad mix until everything is well combined and coated.
  • To prepare wraps, put a large piece of iceberg lettuce on a plate. Spoon a generous portion of chicken salad into the wrap.
  • Sprinkle additional hot chicken spice over the salad to top if desired; this is very spicy so you could opt to sprinkle over smoked paprika instead.

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