Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos
Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos are a crowd-pleasing delight that combines the zesty flavors of buffalo chicken with the fun of tacos. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos feature crispy chicken patties topped with a refreshing ranch slaw. The blend of spicy buffalo sauce and creamy dressing creates a flavor explosion that will keep your family coming back for more. Quick to prepare and customizable to suit any palate, these tacos are sure to become a staple in your home. Gather your loved ones and dive into this deliciously satisfying dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup grated carrots
- ¼ – ⅓ cup ranch dressing (Greek yogurt preferred)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil
- 1 tbsp dill relish
Instructions
- Prepare the ranch slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish in a bowl. Chill in the fridge.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken with buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Himalayan salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Form the chicken mixture into loose balls and place them on tortillas in the pan, gently smashing them flat.
- Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble tacos by topping warm tortillas with chicken patties and chilled slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg