Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos: A Flavorful Delight
Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos: A Flavorful Delight is a practical, flavor-forward buffalo chicken smash burger tacos recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Prep and Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Equipment
- skillet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbsp buffalo wing sauce plus extra for topping
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil
- 3 cups shredded green or red cabbage
- ½ cup grated carrots
- ¼ –⅓ cup ranch dressing Greek yogurt ranch preferred
- 1 tbsp dill relish
Instructions
- Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish. Mix until coated and refrigerate while cooking the chicken.
- Mix the chicken: In a separate bowl, combine ground chicken, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to keep the texture light.
- Cook the patties: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat with oil or cooking spray. Form the chicken mixture into loose balls. Place a ball on a tortilla or directly on the pan, then immediately press down firmly with a spatula or flat-bottomed cup to flatten.
- Finish cooking: Cook for 3–4 minutes until the patties are golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas: Lower the heat, oil the tortillas, and warm them in the skillet until soft or crispy.
- Assemble: Place the cooked patty on a tortilla. Top with the chilled slaw and drizzle with ranch or buffalo sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- Mix chicken gently to avoid a dense texture.
- Ensure the pan is hot before adding meat to achieve a golden crust.
- Do not overcook the lean chicken; remove when edges crisp and center firms.
- Slaw can be prepared hours in advance to allow flavors to meld.
- Variations: Use lettuce cups for a low-carb option. Add cheese (cheddar or blue) to patties before removing from pan. Add hot honey or pickled jalapeños for extra heat. Substitute ranch with Greek yogurt and blue cheese dressing. Add cru
- Ensure the pan is hot before adding meat to achieve a golden crust.
- Do not overcook the lean chicken; remove when edges crisp and center firms.
- Slaw can be prepared hours in advance to allow flavors to meld.
- Variations: Use lettuce cups for a low-carb option. Add cheese (cheddar or blue) to patties before removing from pan. Add hot honey or pickled jalapeños for extra heat. Substitute ranch with Greek yogurt and blue cheese dressing. Add cru