Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos with Ranch Slaw

Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos

Ingredients (makes 6–8 tacos):

1 lb ground chicken 6–8 small tortillas (flour, cassava, or gluten-free)

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp sea salt

¼ cup Buffalo sauce (like Primal Kitchen)

Optional: 1–2 Tbsp dairy-free cream cheese or coconut yogurt (for richness) Avocado oil or olive oil spray (for cooking)

Instructions:

Mix: In a bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.

Smash: Divide into 6–8 balls. Place each one on a tortilla, then smash flat with your hand or the bottom of a glass until it spreads close to the edges.

Cook face-down: Heat a pan over medium heat. Place the taco chicken side down and cook for ~4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Flip & crisp: Flip and cook the tortilla side for ~1–2 more minutes until slightly crispy.

Buffalo it: Remove from heat, drizzle or brush with buffalo sauce (mix in dairy-free cream cheese or yogurt if desired for creamy version).

🥬 Creamy Ranch Slaw

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix

½ cup shredded carrots

2 Tbsp chopped green onions or chives

¼ cup dairy-free ranch (like Primal Kitchen-has egg)

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions:

Toss all ingredients in a large bowl until evenly coated. Let sit 5–10 min to soften and marinate.

🧑‍🍳 Assemble:

Top each buffalo chicken smash taco with a big scoop of ranch slaw

Optional toppings: sliced avocado, chopped celery, extra ranch drizzle, or crumbled dairy-free cheese