Description
These Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos are a quick weeknight win! Juicy ground chicken seasoned with buffalo sauce and spices is smashed in tortillas and topped with a crunchy, creamy slaw.
Ingredients
- 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 ground chicken with buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil.
- Divide the chicken mixture into 8 portions and smash each into the skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly crispy.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with chicken patties.
- Mix shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish to make a slaw. Top tacos with slaw and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Use Greek yogurt in the slaw for a healthier twist.
- These tacos are great for meal prep; store slaw and chicken separately to keep tortillas from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Cooked
- Cuisine: American