Buffalo Chicken Tacos Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
188 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Buffalo Chicken Tacos Recipe
Description
Buffalo Chicken Tacos Recipe focuses on bite-sized chicken pieces seasoned with chili, onion, and garlic powders, salted and cooked in butter for a browned exterior. The addition of Frank's RedHot sauce, mixed with butter at the end, coats the chicken in a vibrant, tangy sauce characteristic of Buffalo-style dishes. Serving this filling in warm flour tortillas or crisp lettuce wraps allows for customization. Accompanying toppings such as blue cheese provide a sharp contrast, while coleslaw or cabbage adds crunch, and avocado lends creamy notes. The seasoning and cooking method produce a savory, spicy filling that works well for casual meals or parties.
The chicken cooks quickly in the skillet, browning well to seal in juices before being tossed in the buttery hot sauce. This method gives a tender yet flavorful protein base. Using butter in the sauce keeps the texture rich, and the choice of brand hot sauce controls the heat level. The recipe is designed to yield enough filling for eight modestly sized tacos, accommodating several servings.
Enhancing the tacos with blue cheese, coleslaw, and avocado brings textural variety and balances the spiciness. Using either flour tortillas or lettuce wraps lets cooks adjust for dietary preferences or desired crispness. This recipe is practical for casual lunches or dinners, offering a flavorful twist on classic tacos with Buffalo sauce influences.
Plan on stuffing eight 4-inch tortillas generously with the chicken mixture.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast about 1 lb. total
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- ⅓ cup hot sauce brand Frank's RedHot
To Serve
- 8 inch flour tortillas or lettuce wraps
- blue cheese coleslaw or thinly sliced cabbage
- coleslaw
- cabbage
- avocado diced or guacamole
- cilantro lime ranch
- sour cream or grated cheddar
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and place them into a medium-sized bowl. Sprinkle the chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt over the top and toss to coat.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until the pieces are browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes. Flip the pieces over and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter and Frank's to the pan and mix everything together.
- Serve on tortillas or in lettuce wraps with any or all of the optional toppings.
Notes
- Plan on stuffing eight 4-inch tortillas generously with the chicken mixture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the chicken pieces | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1684mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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