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Birria Inspired Buffalo Chicken Tacos

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Birria tacos have increasingly gotten more popular, and for good reason. The tender, juicy meat, and flavorful broth make for an incredibly satisfying meal. But what if you could add a spicy twist to this classic dish? That’s where these birria-inspired buffalo chicken tacos come in. These tacos are a perfect fusion of two delicious cuisines and are sure to impress your taste buds.

INGREDIENTS:

  • chicken
  • buffalo sauce
  • seasoning: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika
  • whipped cream cheese
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • corn tortillas

Here’s how to make these mouth-watering tacos step by step:

  1. season chicken and cook over medium heat.
  2. Shred chicken, and mix with buffalo sauce and whipped cream cheese.
  3. Dip tortillas in sauce, place in pan and top with cheese and chicken mix.
  4. Brown in pan over medium heat, and repeat with remaining ingredients.

Birria-inspired buffalo chicken tacos are a great addition to your weekly meal rotation. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious and macro friendly meal. These tacos are perfect as a quick weeknight meal, a game day snack, or a mid-day snack.

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Birria-Inspired Buffalo Chicken Tacos

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Servings: 15 tacos
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp each: smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder
  • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
  • 2.5 tbsp whipped cream cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella
  • 15 corn tortillas
optional ingredients
  • lime wedges
  • chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. In a cutting board, place the chicken breast and cover with plastic wrap. With the flat side a meat mallet, pound chicken into an even thickness.
  2. In a bowl, add the chicken, 1 tbsp olive oil, and the seasoning. Mix to evenly coat.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat, once hot add in remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Once hot add chicken and cook on both sides for 5-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160℉.
  4. Once cooked, remove chicken and place in a bowl to sit for at least 5 minutes. Once rested use two forks to shred apart chicken.
  5. In the same pan, add back in chicken over low heat. Add in 1/3 cup buffalo sauce and cream cheese. Mix until evenly combined then remove from heat.
  6. On a plate or shallow bowl, pour the remaining buffalo sauce.
  7. To make assembly easier, have a bowl with the mozzarella cheese and the meat ready.
  8. Dip the tortilla in the sauce on both sides, place in heated pan over medium-low heat. Add a thin layer of cheese to the entire tortilla, add chicken to half the taco. Fold over the other half of the tortilla and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides. About 2-3 mins on each side. Repeat with remaining tacos.