Description
Buffalo Chicken Smash Burger Tacos combine the best of juicy smash burgers and spicy buffalo chicken, all tucked into crispy tortillas and topped with creamy ranch and fresh garnishes. A fun, flavor-packed twist perfect for taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 6 equal portions and shape into thin patties slightly larger than the tortillas.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, top with a chicken patty, and smash the patty into the tortilla using a spatula.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through, then flip and cook the tortilla side until crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix buffalo sauce and melted butter. Brush or drizzle over the cooked smash tacos.
- Top with shredded lettuce, red onion, blue cheese (if using), and a drizzle of ranch. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade buffalo sauce to control the heat level.
- Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing if preferred.
- These are best enjoyed immediately for maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, smash burger taco, easy taco recipe, spicy chicken taco, fusion tacos