Spicy, tangy juicy buffalo chicken, made from scratch (not pre-shredded chicken) is the real deal breaker here. Takes less than 20 minutes to make and the caramelized chicken with the sauce is insane. Pair with coleslaw that lends the necessary crunch. The hot spicy buffalo chicken is tammed down by an easy creamy ranch dressing made with ranch seasoning, mayo, and sour cream. Versatile to make. Add your favorite veggies and toppings. There are tons of options out there. Perfect for planning and doing the prep ahead.
Ranch Seasoning– Hidden Valey’s ranch seasoning mix. Mayo – My homemade mayo is the best but use any full-fat mayo. Sour Cream – at room temperature Water – to thin out the sauce.
Other Topping Ideas
Best thing about Tacos, you have plenty of options for the topping.
Use iceberg lettuce instead of coleslaw. Creamy avocado goes well with hot buffalo chicken. You can also make a quick salsa with seasonal corn and avocado. Sprinkle some crumbled blue cheese on top.
Season chicken thigh with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and bit of salt( just add a little, as later we will toss the chicken in buffalo sauce). If there is time rest it for 15 minutes or you can also rest it overnight), otherwise get straight into cooking. Sear the thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side. Then cover and let it rest in the skillet to cool down. Once cooled down, shred the thighs using fork. Switch on the flame, add buffalo sauce to the shredded chicken, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is coated with sauce. Finish it off with butter.
Another way to make these amazing chicken tacos is to make Buffalo Chicken in Instant pot. Then cook them in a pan until all the liquid has evaporated.
Few Recipe Tips!
Cool down the chicken a bit (should be warm) before adding it to the tortillas, so that it doesn’t wilt the veggies. While layering the tacos, start with coleslaw mix, then buffalo chicken, and top it with sauce. This way because there is no sauce element at the bottom, the taco’s will not get soggy.
To Prep Ahead
Shredded Buffalo chicken stays well for 3-4 days in the fridge, so prep ahead. Ranch dressing stays well for a couple of days too. Keep coleslaw separately in a ziplock bag. Warm the chicken in the microwave before assembling the tacos.
Chopped Avocado More Ranch Dressing on the side Crumbled Blue Cheese Mexican Rice Grilled Corn Salad
More Taco Recipes to try
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