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Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

These delicious Buffalo Chicken Tacos are perfect for game night or as an easy, healthy meal that you can make in a flash.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the chicken tacos
  • 450 g ground chicken
  • 3 tbsp Buffalo hot sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 12 small soft taco shells
Serve with
  • 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 3 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl mix together the ground chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, shredded mozzarella cheese, finely chopped green onions, salt and pepper.
  2. Press 2-3 tbsp of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla, making sure it’s as thin as possible so it cooks quickly. (Use your judgement on whether you use 2-3 tbsp of chicken on the tacos - it will depend on the size of the small soft tacos you use).
  3. Once hot, add 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil to a cast iron or regular skillet and use a paper towel to swoosh it around the pan. Heat over medium heat.  Once hot, place the tortilla chicken side down. Flatten / smash it into the pan using a flat surface (ie. bottom of a small pot or frying pan, metal flipper).
  4. Cook until well browned and cook through, about 4-6 minutes and then flip, cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165F).
  5. Remove from the pan and cook the remaining tortillas. **Only add more oil if the chicken starts to stick to the pan**
  6. Serve topped with shredded iceberg lettuce, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese and buffalo sauce.

Notes

  • Since these tacos are cooked one at a time, you could use a larger frying pan or flat-top to cook more at a time.
  • If blue cheese isn't your favourite, use crumbled feta cheese or shredded monterey jack cheese instead.
  • If you love these buffalo tacos, try our Greek-Inspired Smash Burger Tacos

Nutrition Information

Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 27.5g (9%) Protein 16.7g (33%) Fat 9.9g (15%) Saturated Fat 3.6g (18%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g Monounsaturated Fat 3.8g Cholesterol 43.6mg (15%) Sodium 1118.5mg (47%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.7g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 27.5g 9%
Protein 16.7g 33%
Fat 9.9g 15%
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Cholesterol 43.6mg 15%
Sodium 1118.5mg 47%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 0.7g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.