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Buffalo Chicken Tacos

17 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 2HRS 15MINS

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

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Buffalo Chicken Tacos has a quick and easy buffalo marinade flavoring chicken tenders, wrapped in soft tortillas, and topped with creamy blue cheese, cilantro slaw. Healthy buffalo chicken can be grilled, baked, or shredded!
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Mama Gourmand
Melissa is a recipe developer, photographer, and cookbook author who lives in northern Indiana, outside of Chicago, with her husband and four children. She began her food blog, MamaGourmand, in late 2015 at the insistence of her sister to share her passion for cooking, writing, and photography.
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Buffalo Chicken Tacos has a quick and easy buffalo marinade flavoring chicken tenders, wrapped in soft tortillas, and topped with creamy blue cheese, cilantro slaw. Healthy buffalo chicken can be grilled, baked, or shredded!
2HRS 15MINS
Total Time
$2.49
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken Tenders
1.5 lb
Chicken Tenders
Hot Sauce
1/3 cup
Hot Sauce
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
Celery Salt
as needed
Celery Salt
Smoked Paprika
as needed
Smoked Paprika
Ground Black Pepper
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Honey
1 Tbsp
Honey
for sauce
Creamy Blue Cheese Slaw
Mayonnaise
1/3 cup
Mayonnaise
Regular or Light
Blue Cheese
1/3 cup
Blue Cheese, crumbled
Fresh Cilantro
1/3 cup
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Clover Honey
2 Tbsp
Clover Honey
Apple Cider Vinegar
4 tsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt
as needed
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
as needed
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Coleslaw Mix
1 bag
(14 oz)
Coleslaw Mix
Flour Tortilla
12
Flour Tortillas
or Corn Tortillas
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
592
Fat
24.6 g
Protein
31.5 g
Carbs
62.1 g
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Melissa is a recipe developer, photographer, and cookbook author who lives in northern Indiana, outside of Chicago, with her husband and four children. She began her food blog, MamaGourmand, in late 2015 at the insistence of her sister to share her passion for cooking, writing, and photography.
https://www.mamagourmand.com/

Author's Notes

I like using tenders because they are already portioned in uniform sizes, making prep a little easier. However, if you prefer using chicken breasts either pound uniformly or slice evenly in 2-inch wide strips.

To Bake: Place marinated chicken on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken registers 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Shredded Stovetop: Place plain chicken in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Remove chicken and shred. Toss with 1/4 cup of marinade sauce, reserving rest for serving sauce.
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step 1
In a small bowl whisk together Hot Sauce (1/3 cup), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Celery Salt (as needed), Smoked Paprika (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed) and Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Do not add the honey yet.
step 2
Remove 1/4 cup of sauce to marinate the chicken in. Place Chicken Tenders (1.5 lb) in a ziplock bag or large shallow bowl, add 1/4 cup marinade, and toss evenly to coat. Refrigerate 2-4 hours.
step 2 Remove 1/4 cup of sauce to marinate the chicken in. Place Chicken Tenders (1.5 lb) in a ziplock bag or large shallow bowl, add 1/4 cup marinade, and toss evenly to coat. Refrigerate 2-4 hours.
step 3
Mix Honey (1 Tbsp) into the remaining marinade, cover, and store in the refrigerator for later use.
step 3 Mix Honey (1 Tbsp) into the remaining marinade, cover, and store in the refrigerator for later use.
step 4
While chicken is marinating, make Blue Cheese slaw at least one hour before serving. Stir together Mayonnaise (1/3 cup), Blue Cheese (1/3 cup), Fresh Cilantro (1/3 cup), Apple Cider Vinegar (4 tsp), Clover Honey (2 Tbsp), Salt (as needed) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (as needed).
step 4 While chicken is marinating, make Blue Cheese slaw at least one hour before serving. Stir together Mayonnaise (1/3 cup), Blue Cheese (1/3 cup), Fresh Cilantro (1/3 cup), Apple Cider Vinegar (4 tsp), Clover Honey (2 Tbsp), Salt (as needed) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (as needed).
step 5
Add Coleslaw Mix (1 bag) and stir to combine. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. Slaw will seem dry at first, but as it chills the sauce will become creamier.
step 6
Heat grill to medium high heat and grease grill grate. Grill chicken undisturbed for 5 minutes on one side, or until char marks appear and chicken releases easily from grill. Flip and cook a few minutes more on other side or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove chicken and let rest while tortillas are heated or grilled.
step 6 Heat grill to medium high heat and grease grill grate. Grill chicken undisturbed for 5 minutes on one side, or until char marks appear and chicken releases easily from grill. Flip and cook a few minutes more on other side or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove chicken and let rest while tortillas are heated or grilled.
step 7
For grilled tortillas, clean grate then place Flour Tortillas (12) directly on dry grill. Grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks start to appear. Store warm tortillas in foil until ready to serve.
step 7 For grilled tortillas, clean grate then place Flour Tortillas (12) directly on dry grill. Grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks start to appear. Store warm tortillas in foil until ready to serve.
step 8
For Serving: Chopped cooked chicken and serve on tortillas. Drizzle with reserved marinade. Top each taco with Blue Cheese slaw and any other additional desired toppings.
step 8 For Serving: Chopped cooked chicken and serve on tortillas. Drizzle with reserved marinade. Top each taco with Blue Cheese slaw and any other additional desired toppings.
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Grill
Comfort Food
BBQ
Lunch
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Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Game Day
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