Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos (Printable)

Spicy Buffalo chicken patties smashed on tortillas, topped with a creamy ranch slaw for a flavorful meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
08 - Cooking spray or oil, as needed for pan
09 - 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)

→ Ranch Slaw

10 - 3 cups shredded cabbage
11 - ½ cup grated carrots
12 - ¼ to ⅓ cup ranch dressing (Greek yogurt preferred)
13 - 1 tablespoon dill relish

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish in a large bowl. Toss until well mixed, 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 until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
03 - Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
04 - Divide the chicken mixture into eight loose balls. Place one ball on each tortilla and transfer to the hot pan, chicken side down. Use a spatula to smash the chicken flat, covering most of the tortilla.
05 - Allow the patties to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Lightly oil the exposed tortilla side, then flip each taco so the tortilla side contacts the pan. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the tortilla crisps to preference.
07 - Remove tacos from the pan and top each with a generous portion of ranch slaw. Optionally, drizzle with additional ranch or buffalo sauce.
08 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold and spicy flavor
  • Quick and easy preparation
02 -
  • Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing if you prefer
  • Make it dairy-free by using plant-based ranch
03 -
  • Do not overwork the chicken mixture to keep patties tender
  • Smash the chicken thin for extra crispy tacos
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