Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos recipe is a flavorful and easy weeknight meal that combines juicy, spicy ground chicken patties with a crisp homemade slaw, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick dinner, these tacos offer a delicious twist on classic buffalo chicken with the added crunch of smashed chicken patties and creamy Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Patties
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil, for cooking
Tortillas
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
Slaw and Toppings
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup grated carrots
- ¼ – ⅓ cup ranch dressing (Greek yogurt preferred)
- 1 tbsp dill relish
Instructions
- Prepare the Slaw: In a bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator while preparing the rest of the meal.
- Mix the Chicken Patty Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the ground chicken with buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Himalayan salt, and black pepper until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the patties tender.
- Heat the Cooking Surface: Heat a griddle or large pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Form and Smash Chicken Patties: Take loose balls of the chicken mixture and place each one onto a tortilla. Smash down the chicken balls flat using a spatula directly on the tortilla. Place the tortillas with smashed chicken onto the hot pan.
- Cook the Patties: Cook the smashed chicken patties for about 3–4 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- Finish the Tortillas: Lower the heat, lightly oil the tortillas, and flip them so the tortilla side cooks on the pan. Cook until the tortillas reach your desired texture, either soft or crisped.
- Assemble the Tacos: Remove from heat and top each chicken smash burger tortilla with the chilled slaw salad. Drizzle additional Greek yogurt ranch dressing or buffalo wing sauce on top for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve the tacos warm and enjoy the perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and crunchy textures.
Notes
- You can use either corn or flour tortillas based on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the spiciness level.
- Using Greek yogurt in the ranch dressing adds creaminess with less fat.
- Cook the chicken patties thoroughly to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a crispier taco, cook the tortillas a little longer on the pan after flipping.
- Leftover slaw can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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