Buffalo chicken smash tacos (Print Version)

Bold buffalo chicken smashed on tortillas, topped with creamy slaw for a quick, flavorful dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Cooking spray or oil for pan
09 - 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)

→ Ranch Slaw

10 - 3 cups shredded cabbage
11 - 1/2 cup grated carrots
12 - 1/4 to 1/3 cup ranch dressing (Greek yogurt preferred)
13 - 1 tablespoon dill relish

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish in a large bowl. Toss thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate until serving.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend ground chicken with buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Himalayan salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid overworking.
03 - Warm a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil.
04 - Divide the chicken mixture into 8 loose balls. Place one ball onto each tortilla, position skillet-side down, and smash flat with a spatula to cover most of the tortilla.
05 - Cook smashed patties for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
06 - Lightly oil the tortilla side, flip tacos so the tortilla side contacts the pan, and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to desired crispness.
07 - Remove tacos from heat. Top each with a generous portion of ranch slaw. Optionally drizzle additional ranch or buffalo sauce. Serve immediately while warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Bold and spicy flavor perfect for casual meals
  • Quick preparation for busy weeknights
02 -
  • Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing if you prefer.
  • Make it dairy-free by using plant-based ranch.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the chicken to keep patties tender.
  • Use a hot pan and press firmly to get crispy edges.
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