Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos Best Weeknight Win
Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dinner option that will spice up your weeknights! These easy-to-make tacos combine the heat of buffalo chicken with a cool, creamy ranch slaw, creating a delightful balance that your family will love. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. The crispy tortillas and juicy chicken ensure every bite is satisfying and full of flavor. Plus, with flexible ingredient options, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your family’s preferences. Get ready for a delicious meal that will leave everyone smiling!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Cooking spray or oil
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup grated carrots
- ¼ –⅓ cup ranch dressing (Greek yogurt preferred)
- 1 tbsp dill relish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish to create the slaw. Chill while preparing the chicken.
- Combine ground chicken with buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form chicken mixture into loose balls on tortillas and smash flat with a spatula. Cook for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Toast tortillas slightly before assembling.
- Layer each taco with chilled slaw and drizzle with ranch or extra buffalo sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg