Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Health score
26%
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
30 min.
4
474kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a delicious twist on a classic favorite? These Buffalo Chicken Tacos are the perfect blend of bold flavors and satisfying textures, making them an irresistible choice for any meal. With tender chicken breast tenders coated in a zesty cayenne pepper sauce, each bite delivers a delightful kick that will awaken your taste buds.

Not only are these tacos bursting with flavor, but they are also quick and easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe serves four, ensuring there's enough to share—or to enjoy as leftovers! The addition of fresh celery, creamy avocado, and crumbled blue cheese adds a refreshing crunch and richness that perfectly complements the spicy chicken.

Whether you're hosting a game day party or simply looking for a satisfying meal, these Buffalo Chicken Tacos are sure to impress. Serve them with your favorite sides, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds. Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering experience that combines the best of buffalo chicken flavors with the fun of taco night!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • lb chicken breast uncooked (not breaded)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup celery chopped
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons sauce of the chicken from the turbo broiler 
  • 8.2 oz flour tortilla soft for tacos and fajitas (10 count
  • oz cheese blue crumbled
  • 24 small celery leaves 
  • 24  parsley 
  • large avocado pitted peeled sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of chicken tenders with salt; add to skillet. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet to cutting board; cut into small pieces.
  4. In same skillet, cook celery over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in butter and desired amount of pepper sauce.
  5. Add chopped chicken; cook and stir until hot.
  6. To assemble tacos, spoon chicken mixture onto center of each warmed tortilla; top with cheese, celery leaves, parsley leaves and avocado. Fold sides of tortilla over filling; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories474kcal
Protein26.73%
Fat44.4%
Carbs28.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.75
Glycemic Load
9.65
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.076086904692%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Apigenin
13.64mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.89mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.22kcal
23.71%
Fat:23.43g
36.05%
Saturated Fat:7.04g
43.98%
Carbohydrates:34.28g
11.43%
Net Carbohydrates:28.29g
10.29%
Sugar:2.91g
3.23%
Cholesterol:85.42mg
28.47%
Sodium:1325.8mg
57.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.74g
63.48%
Vitamin K:123.19µg
117.33%
Vitamin B3:15.5mg
77.51%
Selenium:50.62µg
72.31%
Vitamin B6:1.05mg
52.43%
Phosphorus:421.72mg
42.17%
Folate:120.62µg
30.16%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.41%
Vitamin B5:2.62mg
26.21%
Potassium:853.09mg
24.37%
Fiber:6g
23.99%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.61%
Vitamin C:15.14mg
18.35%
Iron:3.27mg
18.18%
Vitamin A:866.34IU
17.33%
Magnesium:64.29mg
16.07%
Calcium:153.28mg
15.33%
Vitamin E:1.97mg
13.14%
Zinc:1.58mg
10.51%
Copper:0.21mg
10.36%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.32%