Description
These Buffalo Chicken Tacos combine tender, spicy buffalo chicken with fresh, crunchy toppings and a creamy Blue Cheese Cilantro Ranch dressing. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner, these tacos feature a delicious blend of textures and zesty flavors wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken
- 1 Recipe Buffalo Chicken (prepared separately)
Tacos
- 4-6 flour taco size tortillas (or 6-8 corn tortillas)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (more or less as desired)
Corn Avocado Topping
- Corn from 1 ear of sweet corn (charred if desired)
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 3 sticks celery, chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Blue Cheese Cilantro Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream (may substitute Greek yogurt)
- 3 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons milk (plus more as needed)
Garnishes
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: Follow the provided Buffalo Chicken recipe to prepare the chicken. Set aside once cooked to be used for assembling the tacos.
- Make Blue Cheese Cilantro Ranch: While the chicken is marinating, combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), blue cheese crumbles, cilantro, dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill, salt, pepper, and milk in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides and adding milk as necessary to reach the desired consistency. Chill this dressing until ready to use.
- Prepare Corn Avocado Topping: In a large bowl, add the corn, matchstick carrots, chopped celery, and lime juice. Toss to combine evenly. Gently fold in the chopped avocado to avoid mashing it.
- Melt Cheese on Tortillas: Warm your tortillas and melt the shredded cheddar cheese on top. This can be done in the microwave, on the stovetop, or on the grill depending on your preference.
- Assemble the Tacos: Start by adding a generous amount of the prepared Buffalo Chicken on each cheesy tortilla. Top with the Corn Avocado Topping, then drizzle with the Blue Cheese Cilantro Ranch dressing. Garnish the tacos with extra blue cheese crumbles and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.
Notes
- If preferred, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to make the dressing lighter.
- Char the corn on a grill or stovetop for added smoky flavor.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo chicken and toppings according to your taste preferences.
- Keep the dressing chilled until serving for optimal flavor and freshness.
