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Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Best Homemade Buffalo Chicken Tacos Recipe

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.

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Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Why should you try buffalo chicken tacos?

  1. Great way to use any leftover chicken (if you have some on hand).
  2. Perfect for quick lunch/dinner/snack.
  3. Topping can be easily adjusted to your liking.

To make these buffalo chicken tacos, I used shredded chicken that I cooked in my pressure cooker (recipe coming soon) but you feel free to get it in your local store.

Buffalo Chicken Tacos Ingredients

How to make buffalo chicken tacos

Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce. I also added about a tablespoon of honey and mixed everything well.

Because I used homemade Buffalo sauce (from this Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe) I knew that the amount would be enough for 2 cups (packed) of shredded chicken. If you use a store-bought sauce, please add this to your liking (always start with less rather then more).

Then, move onto prepping the veggies or anything that you want to add to these buffalo chicken tacos.

How to make Buffalo Chicken Tacos

In this recipe I used: avocado, spring onions, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, iceberg lettuce and yogurt cilantro dressing/sauce + a sprinkle of cheese. For the sauce, I combined Greek yogurt with lime juice, honey and fresh finely chopped cilantro.

When filling small tortillas, remember that you will only need a little of each ingredient so you can easily fold and eat them without losing most of their filling.

The portions are only estimated so you might need more or less of each of the ingredients. This will depend on your preference.

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What do you put in a taco?

Well, you can fill tacos with anything you like. There are so many options. To make these Buffalo chicken tacos I mainly used green ingredients and we loved the flavor combo.

However, it depends on what your favorite meats/veggies/sauces are.

Meats – beef (my favorites are Curry Beef Tacos) / pork (I have a recipe for Instant Pot Pulled Pork that would be perfect for tacos!) / chicken/seafood, ….

Vegetables – onions (red, white, spring), avocados, radish ….

Spicy kick – fresh or pickled jalapenos, serrano or any chili pepper of your choice (when making Buffalo chicken tacos I did not use any as the Buffalo sauce was pretty spicy and there was no need).

Herbs – cilantro or parsley.

Crunchy lettuce – iceberg or romaine are the best choices.

Other – cheese, lime wedges, sweetcorn, …

Dressing/salsa – spicy, yogurt-based (the best for Buffalo chicken tacos!), guacamole …

Note that real Mexican street tacos are quite simple and not packed with a ton of ingredients. Flavorful meat, onion, cilantro & salsa is all it takes to make them (in many places that is).

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Tacos Tradidional Mexican Food

Tips for making Buffalo Chicken Tacos

  • Because these Buffalo chicken tacos are quite spicy, topping them with yogurt-based dressing helps reduce the spiciness.
  • I used cheddar cheese here but you can use any cheese you like.
  • You don’t have to make the buffalo sauce from scratch. If you have a favorite brand that you like, then use it.
  • Tortillas – if you have a dilemma which ones to use (corn vs flour), I recommend the ones you prefer more. Enjoy them either heated or cold. You can heat them up on a grill, skillet or in the oven.
  • Also, when using small tortillas, don’t over-fill them. Whatever fillings you are using, think about balance – like using the yogurt-based dressing to balance out the spiciness of the buffalo sauce.
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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.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Servings: 4 Portions (See note 6)
Calories: 186
Author: Julia

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)
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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

  1. 2 cups (packed) of shredded chicken weights about ½ pound (225 g).
  2. I made homemade buffalo sauce but if you have your favorite store-bought brand, feel free to use it.
  3. Use fresh cilantro only!
  4. You can use as much lime juice as you like. Also, the more you add the thinner the sauce.
  5. I used white cheddar cheese but feel free to use any cheese you like.
  6. This recipe can serve more/less people, depending on how hungry your diners are or how much fillings you put in.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Buffalo Chicken Tacos Recipe, Spicy Chicken Tacos
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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Comments

  1. Carrie says

    30/05/2019 at 16:04

    I love the idea of using rotisserie chicken – so much easier than roasting your own! You have some tasty flavors in these – look forward to trying them!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      31/05/2019 at 08:44

      Thanks, Carrie.

      Reply
  2. Meghna says

    30/05/2019 at 16:24

    We love tacos anytime! And this recipe is just so perfect for my whole family, thanks a ton for sharing it with us :)5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      31/05/2019 at 08:43

      You are welcome!

      Reply
  3. michele h peterson says

    30/05/2019 at 16:37

    These tacos look both easy and fun to make. I love the yogurt cilantro sauce. I’ll definitely give your recipe for buffalo sauce a try as it sounds really versatile.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      31/05/2019 at 08:42

      Thanks, Michele.

      Reply
  4. Noelle says

    30/05/2019 at 16:48

    What a great twist on traditional tacos!! Love this idea5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      31/05/2019 at 08:42

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Caitlyn Erhardt says

    30/05/2019 at 16:53

    This recipe is a favorite in my house! So simple and yummy!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      31/05/2019 at 08:41

      Excellent! Happy to hear that, Caitlyn.

      Reply
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