cleanslatepathHere's a delicious recipe for BuffaloChicken Street-Style Tacos with two incredible homemade sauces: a creamyranch sauce and a tangy buffalo drizzle.
Buffalo Chicken Street-Style Tacos
Here's a delicious recipe for BuffaloChicken Street-Style Tacos with two incredible homemade sauces: a creamyranch sauce and a tangy buffalo drizzle.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 8 fillets)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade; recipe below
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Buffalo Sauce: (if making from scratch)
- ½ cup hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
For the Creamy Ranch Sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
For the Tacos:
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage (optional for extra crunch)
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
For the Buffalo Drizzle:
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce (reserve some from the above recipe or use store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (to balance heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture onto the chicken breasts.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss the chicken in buffalo sauce until well-coated.
Make the Sauces:
- Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Adjust to taste and set aside.
- Creamy Ranch Sauce: In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Buffalo Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix buffalo sauce and honey (or maple syrup) for a tangy-sweet drizzle.
- Assemble the Tacos: