Description
Spicy buffalo chicken tacos deliver a zesty flavor explosion that combines Mexican and American culinary traditions. Crispy tortillas, tender shredded chicken, and tangy sauce create a mouthwatering meal you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small or 0.5 large plain rotisserie chicken (about 1.75 lbs), shredded (about 4 packed cups)
- 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 4 packed cups (10 oz) coleslaw mix
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
- 0.5 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or Cholula)
- 6 tbsps (0.75 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps whole milk plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Butter Preparation: Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl using short 10-second intervals until fully liquefied, stirring between each interval.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk melted butter with hot sauce and garlic powder until a smooth, cohesive mixture develops, creating a vibrant buffalo coating.
- Chicken Infusion: Thoroughly coat shredded chicken in the prepared buffalo sauce, ensuring each piece is generously and evenly dressed with the spicy mixture.
- Coleslaw Dressing: Blend Greek yogurt or sour cream with lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a tangy, creamy dressing.
- Coleslaw Assembly: Toss coleslaw mix with the prepared dressing, guaranteeing each cabbage and carrot strand is uniformly coated for maximum flavor absorption.
- Tortilla Preparation: Warm corn or flour tortillas in the microwave, covered with a slightly dampened paper towel to prevent moisture loss, creating soft and pliable wrappers.
- Taco Construction: Layer prepared coleslaw as the base, top with buffalo-coated chicken, and garnish with thinly sliced scallions and crumbled blue cheese for a flavor-packed finish.
- Serving: Present tacos immediately to preserve optimal temperature and textural integrity, allowing diners to experience the perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and crunchy elements.
Notes
- Butter Melting Technique: Use short 10-second microwave intervals to prevent burning and ensure smooth, even melting.
- Sauce Coating Strategy: Thoroughly toss chicken in buffalo sauce for maximum flavor penetration and uniform seasoning.
- Tortilla Warming Hack: Dampen paper towel when microwaving to prevent dryness and maintain soft, flexible texture.
- Serving Pro Tip: Assemble tacos just before eating to preserve crisp coleslaw and warm chicken, preventing soggy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg