5.0 from 3 votes
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
This simple taco recipe is made with shredded buffalo chicken.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 540 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 12 Small whole wheat Tortillas
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/4 cup tomato puree
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
Optional Toppings:
- 2 ripe medium avocados sliced
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2-3 spring onions sliced
- grated cheese
- fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Start by preparing a sauce. In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in the tomato puree and hot sauce; whisk well and let simmer on low for about 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Once the sauce is slightly thickened, remove from the heat add honey and shredded chicken, mix until well combined.
- In a clean fry pan heat tortillas over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes or until slightly warm.
- Add a generous amount of buffalo chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, tomato, and onions.
- Crumble the blue cheese and grated cheese on top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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Notes
- Serving size:
- 2 tacos- 270 calories per taco
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. We do not recommend freezing.
- Use any other meat like ground turkey or shrimp
- Make your shredded chicken
- You may use your favorite tortilla
- Be creative with your toppings
Nutrition Information
Calories
540kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
1044mg
(44%)
Potassium
651mg
(19%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
661IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
252mg
(25%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1044mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 661IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.