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Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos

Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos for a Flavor-Packed Feast

Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos combine chicken burgers and tacos into a flavorful meal that's healthy and customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for extra zest.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Consider using fresh onions sautéed.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used for milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan Salt Can swap with sea salt or kosher salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper serves as a substitution.
For the Tacos
  • 8 small Tortillas (Corn or Flour) Lettuce wraps can be a low-carb option.
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray or Oil Olive or avocado oil are ideal alternatives.
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage Shredded romaine or iceberg can be used.
  • 1 cup Grated Carrots Increase cabbage if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Blue cheese dressing can be a tangy alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Relish Chopped pickles or capers can serve as good substitutes.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet or griddle

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ranch Slaw by combining shredded cabbage, grated carrots, ranch dressing, and dill relish in a large mixing bowl. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the Chicken Patties by adding buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Himalayan salt, and black pepper to the ground chicken. Mix gently and set aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken Patties in a preheated skillet with cooking spray or oil, forming the mixture into small balls, then smashing them down flat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Warm the Tortillas in the same skillet after cooking the patties for about 30 seconds until soft and pliable.
  5. Assemble the Tacos by placing a chicken patty on a warm tortilla and topping it with the chilled ranch slaw. Drizzle with Greek yogurt ranch or buffalo sauce before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, assemble tacos just before serving to maintain the texture of the tortillas and slaw.

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