Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Looking for recipes using rotisserie chicken? Buffalo chicken tacos are the way to go! This easy and quick recipe is customizable so feel free to experiment with fillings.
Servings: 4 Portions (See note 6)
Calories: 186
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken , packed (see note 1)
- Buffalo Sauce (see note 2)
- ½ Stick Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cup Hot Sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Cilantro Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp Cilantro , finely chopped (see note 3)
- 2 Limes , juice only (see note 4)
Tacos:
- 12 Small Tortillas
Toppings:
- 2 Ripe Medium Avocados , sliced
- ½ Head Iceberg Lettuce , shredded
- 2-3 Spring Onions , sliced (optional)
- Lime Wedges (optional)
- Fresh Cilantro (optional)
- Grated Cheese to your Taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, bring the hot sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about a minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in honey and butter until melted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sauce with shredded chicken.
- For cilantro sauce: In a small bowl/jar, mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- Place the tortillas onto a tray and top each one with shredded lettuce, buffalo chicken, avocado slices, spring onions, a few cilantro leaves and sprinkle with cheese. Generously drizzle each taco with cilantro sauce.
- Best served right away!
Notes
- 2 cups (packed) of shredded chicken weights about ½ pound (225 g).
- I made homemade buffalo sauce but if you have your favorite store-bought brand, feel free to use it.
- Use fresh cilantro only!
- You can use as much lime juice as you like. Also, the more you add the thinner the sauce.
- I used white cheddar cheese but feel free to use any cheese you like.
- This recipe can serve more/less people, depending on how hungry your diners are or how much fillings you put in.
Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Serving Size
1 taco
Amount per Serving
Calories
186
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Potassium
174
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
260
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
7.6
mg
9
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
1.3
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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