Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Description
The recipe for Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos features cubed boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked in butter until fully done, and then tossed in buffalo wing sauce. The tortillas are lightly crisped in the same pan with some oil or butter to create a slight crunch, and filled with grated cheese and the buffalo chicken. Garnished with chopped cilantro and optionally green onions, the tacos offer a mix of spicy, creamy, and fresh notes. The accompaniment of homemade Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch dressing adds a zesty and cooling element that complements the buffalo flavor well. Additional toppings like avocado, pickled jalapenos, blue cheese, or sour cream can be added according to preference to enhance the richness and balance the spice.
The preparation allows flexibility in cooking methods; for example, the chicken can also be slow cooked with buffalo sauce to achieve tenderness and ease of shredding. Using cubed or shredded chicken both work well depending on the cooking approach. These tacos deliver a layered flavor experience with crispy textures and a variety of toppings for interest.
Slow cook chicken with buffalo sauce for shredding variations.Drizzle oil or butter on tortillas during crisping for better texture.Optional toppings like avocado or blue cheese add creaminess and contrast.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs. chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce)
- 8 to 10 small flour tortillas (or corn)
- 2 cups cheese (grated)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- cilantro (chopped)
- oil for cooking, or butter
Jalapeno Ranch Recipe:
- see link below
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken into small bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl and toss with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter. Once the butter is heated, add the chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Stir in buffalo hot sauce.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet. If you want the tortillas to be slightly crispy, drizzle some oil or butter in the pan. Place tortillas in the skillet and sprinkle cheese into the center of each tortilla.
- Top with buffalo chicken. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Optional: sprinkle with green onions. Heat until cheese is melted and fold over.
- Serve with homemade Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch Dressing. May top with avocado, pickled jalapenos, blue cheese, or sour cream.
Notes
- For tender shredded chicken, cook breasts in a slow cooker with buffalo sauce on low for 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Shred rotisserie chicken and toss in warmed buffalo sauce and melted butter as a convenient alternative.
- Use either flour or corn tortillas; lightly crisping them in butter or oil improves texture.
- The Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch complements the spicy buffalo flavor and can be made ahead.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 2413mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 703IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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