Buffalo Ranch Chicken Smash Tacos
These chicken smash tacos pack buffalo heat and a fast, skillet-fried crunch. Finish with ranch, lettuce, and tomato for a fresh, balanced bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken about 93% lean
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce plus more for serving
- 8 small flour tortillas 6-inch
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups shredded romaine
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ⅓ cup bleu cheese crumbles
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, gently mix the ground chicken with ranch seasoning and buffalo sauce.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one side of each 6-inch tortilla, pressing it in a thin, even layer from edge to edge.
- Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium to medium-high and add a light coat of oil.
- Place the tortillas in the skillet meat-side down and cook 2 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is browned and releases easily.
- Flip so the tortilla side hits the pan and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until the tortilla is golden and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Top with lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese, and a ranch drizzle. Add extra buffalo sauce if you like it saucy.
Notes
- Make sure to spread the chicken nice and thin, edge to edge, so it sears fast and flips clean.
- Store cooked chicken-tortilla bases in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Store lettuce, tomato, and sauces separately.
- Re-crisp bases in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then add fresh toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 31gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1382mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2203IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 3mg
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