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Smashed Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Smashed Buffalo Chicken Tacos

The ultimate comfort food that combines the spicy goodness of buffalo chicken with a fresh, herby slaw. Smashed Buffalo Chicken Tacos are a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option, perfect for a casual gathering or family meal. Make them tonight and enjoy a burst of flavor!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Shredded Green Cabbage
  • ½ cup Shredded Carrots optional
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt plus more to taste
  • ½ cup Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ½ cup Roughly Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 unit Jalapeño seeded and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or sugar
  • 1 clove Garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Dill
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Chives
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken (93% lean)
  • ¼ cup Diced Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons Buffalo Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Diced Scallions
  • 1 clove Garlic grated (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 8 to 10 small Flour Tortillas
  • 1 to 2 unit Avocado Slices from avocados
  • 1 unit Extra Buffalo Sauce for drizzling
  • 1 unit Jalapeño Slices if desired

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Blender
  • Cutting Board
  • Grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying Pan
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Add the shredded cabbage and carrots (if using) to a medium bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt. Use tongs to toss together.
  2. Add the yogurt, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, honey (or sugar), garlic, dill, and chives to a blender and blend until smooth and well combined, 1 minute. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and use tongs to toss to combine until the cabbage is well coated. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, cilantro, buffalo sauce, scallions, garlic, and salt until well combined.
  4. Spread 2 tablespoons of the chicken onto a tortilla so that it is thin. You should get about 10 to 12 tortillas.
  5. Place a griddle, large cast iron skillet or a large nonstick pan over medium heat (about 400 degrees F.) I prefer to use a griddle so that you can do more tortillas at a time and flip easier.
  6. Once the pan is hot, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and swirl the oil around the pan. Place the tortilla meat side down, pressing down slightly with a spatula, and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack or platter and cook the remaining tortillas, adding more oil to the pan if necessary so the chicken doesn’t stick.
  7. Top each tortilla with the cabbage slaw, a drizzle of buffalo sauce, avocado slices and jalapeño, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Gluten-Free: Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
  • Dairy-Free: Opt for a dairy-free yogurt in the slaw or check the full post for more topping ideas.