Description
These Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos combine the spicy flavor of Buffalo wings with the juicy goodness of a smashed chicken burger, all wrapped in soft street taco-sized tortillas. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, these tacos feature ground chicken mixed with Buffalo sauce, cooked to a crispy, tender finish, then topped with cheddar or pepper jack cheese, fresh lettuce, creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Taco Assembly
- 6 small flour tortillas (street taco size)
- 6 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for the skillet)
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Mix Chicken: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken with Buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, and salt until evenly incorporated. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a loose ball.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly grease it with olive oil or butter to prevent sticking and help with browning.
- Cook Chicken on Tortilla: Place one tortilla flat onto the skillet. Place one chicken ball on top of the tortilla and use a spatula or press to smash it thinly into the tortilla. Cook uncovered for 3–4 minutes, allowing the chicken to brown and start cooking through.
- Flip and Add Cheese: Carefully flip the taco so the chicken is now on the bottom side. Immediately top the cooked chicken with a slice of cheese. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through and the cheese has melted.
- Repeat for Remaining Tacos: Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and chicken balls, cooking each one individually.
- Top and Garnish: Once all tacos are cooked, top each with shredded lettuce, a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing, chopped green onions, and additional Buffalo sauce if desired for extra heat.
- Serve: Serve the tacos hot, folding them taco-style for easy eating and maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Use street taco-sized tortillas for the perfect handheld portion.
- Feel free to substitute ground chicken with ground turkey for a slightly different texture.
- Adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- To make it lower fat, use a non-stick spray instead of olive oil or butter.
- These tacos are best enjoyed immediately for optimal crispiness and freshness.
