Description
These Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with the comfort of a burger, all wrapped up in a convenient taco format. Perfect for a fun and flavorful meal that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Patties:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
- Chopped parsley or green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Patties: In a medium bowl, mix the ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 6 equal portions.
- Assemble the Tacos: Flatten a portion of seasoned chicken onto each tortilla. Cook in a skillet, pressing down to form a ‘smash’ patty.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle each taco with buffalo sauce, top with cheese, and let it melt slightly. Add lettuce, red onion, celery, and dressing. Garnish with parsley or green onion.
- Serve: Enjoy warm and fresh!
Notes
- You can use pre-made buffalo sauce or make your own with hot sauce and melted butter.
- For extra heat, top with sliced jalapeños.
- Best served fresh for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
