Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Spicy, creamy, and full of bold flavor, these buffalo chicken tacos are made with juicy shredded chicken tossed in a smooth buffalo sauce and finished with classic toppings. They’re easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, and great for building-your-own at the table.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing for drizzling
- 8 taco sized flour tortillas warmed
Toppings:
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ½ small purple onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt, gently pressing the seasoning into the meat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cook in batches if needed.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes, then shred it using two forks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add the shredded chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Assemble the tacos by adding the buffalo chicken to warm tortillas.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and finish with green onions, cilantro, blue cheese, and sliced purple onion.