Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos (Printable)

Crispy Buffalo chicken patties smashed on tortillas with creamy ranch slaw for a flavorful and speedy dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 0.5 teaspoon Himalayan salt
07 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Cooking spray or oil for pan
09 - 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)

→ Ranch Slaw

10 - 3 cups shredded cabbage
11 - 0.5 cup grated carrots
12 - 0.25 to 0.33 cup ranch dressing (Greek yogurt preferred)
13 - 1 tablespoon dill relish

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish in a large bowl. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine ground chicken, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Himalayan salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overworking the meat.
03 - Preheat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease with oil or cooking spray.
04 - Divide the chicken mixture into eight loose balls. Place one ball onto each tortilla, then position the tortilla on the hot pan, chicken side down. Use a spatula to press and smash the chicken flat until it covers most of the tortilla.
05 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Lightly oil the tortilla side, flip each taco so the tortilla is down, and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to achieve desired crispness.
07 - Remove tacos from the pan and top each with a generous spoonful of ranch slaw. Optionally, drizzle with additional ranch or buffalo sauce. Serve warm immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bold spicy flavor
  • Quick and easy weeknight meal
02 -
  • Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing if you prefer.
  • Make it dairy-free by using plant-based ranch.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the chicken to keep patties tender.
  • Use cooking spray for easy flipping and crispiness.
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