Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing are made with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, drizzled with a homemade cilantro jalapeno ranch. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, preparing a family dinner, or looking for a fun and flavorful meal, these buffalo chicken tacos are a hit!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizer, Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: buffalo chicken tacos, crispy buffalo chicken tacos

Servings:

Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (or thighs, cut into cubes)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 cup Buffalo Sauce (Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce)
8 to 10 small Flour Tortillas (or corn)
2 cups Cheese (grated)
2 Green Onions (sliced)
Cilantro (chopped)
Oil or Butter (for cooking)

Jalapeno Ranch Recipe:

see link below

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Instructions

Start by cutting the chicken into small bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl and toss with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter. Once the butter is heated, add the chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Stir in buffalo hot sauce.
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet. If you want the tortillas to be slightly crispy, drizzle some oil or butter in the pan. Place tortillas in the skillet and sprinkle cheese into the center of each tortilla.
Top with buffalo chicken. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Optional: sprinkle with green onions. Heat until cheese is melted and fold over.
Serve with homemade Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch Dressing. May top with avocado, pickled jalapenos, blue cheese, or sour cream.

Notes

Here's my famous Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch Recipe...

JALAPENO RANCH RECIPE

Can I cook the chicken in a crock pot slow cooker?

Yes! Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Pour buffalo sauce over the chicken. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.

Can I use rotisserie chicken instead?

Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat the buffalo sauce and melted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated and heated through.

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