Description
These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos combine tender shredded chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce and creamy Greek yogurt, layered with melted cheddar cheese inside crispy baked corn tortillas. Topped with fresh jalapeño ranch, shredded lettuce, guacamole, and pickled red onions, these tacos offer a perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and crunchy textures in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, they’re an ideal crowd-pleaser for gatherings or a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked chicken)
- 1/4 cup Frank’s buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (can use sour cream)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Tortillas and Cheese
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Avocado oil, for greasing pan and brushing on tortillas
Toppings
- Jalapeño ranch dressing
- Shredded lettuce
- Guacamole
- Pickled red onions
- Extra buffalo sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the tacos until crispy and golden.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined and evenly coated.
- Warm Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in a clean kitchen towel and microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds. This softens them, making them pliable and easier to fold without cracking.
- Assemble Tacos: Lightly grease a large baking sheet with avocado oil. Place the softened tortillas flat on the sheet. On half of each tortilla, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese, add 2 tablespoons of the prepared chicken mixture, then top with an additional tablespoon of cheese.
- Fold and Oil Tortillas: Fold the tortillas over the filling to form taco shapes and gently press so they stick together. Lightly brush the outside of each taco with avocado oil to help achieve a crispy texture during baking.
- Bake Tacos: Bake the prepared tacos in the preheated oven for 18 to 24 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese has melted inside.
- Serve: Remove tacos from the oven and serve warm, topped with jalapeño ranch, shredded lettuce, guacamole, pickled red onions, and additional buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- Microwaving the tortillas before assembling prevents them from cracking when folded and baked.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time but cooked shredded chicken can be used as an alternative.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt and cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Pickled red onions add a tangy contrast that complements the spicy buffalo chicken well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
