Buffalo Chicken Tacos

We had a blast in Atlanta this past weekend. Auburn football left with their first win of the year, we got to catch up with a bunch of friends we haven’t seen in forever, we had some great food, and we ended with a visit to Taco Mac and the College Football Hall of Fame (very cool!). Taco Mac is an Atlanta based chain that we’ve visited a few times. Its got a very diverse menu (and an even more diverse selection of beers), and yes — they have tacos!

For me, tacos might as well have their own food group. I LOVE them. Some more than others– fish, shrimp, and chicken are my favorite if they’re done right. And Taco Mac has the brilliant menu item “Pick 3 tacos.” I couldn’t decide, so I tried the variety — a beer battered fish taco, a shrimp taco, and a buffalo chicken taco. BUFFALO CHICKEN TACO? I had to try it. I’m obsessed with buffalo flavor – and if its added to a soft tortilla with a bit of bleu cheese – hmmm.. needless to say, I was intrigued!

It turned out to be my favorite on the plate! I couldn’t wait to try to make some of my own. Plus, I had a little extra time this weekend (thanks to Labor Day!), so I could create my own version of these tacos!

I like ‘from-scratch’ recipes, so I made everything in the recipe (Greg fried the chicken), but you could easily substitute store bought wing sauce, store bought bleu cheese or ranch dressing, and even store bought chicken strips. The idea is there anyway, for however YOU decide to make it. The combination is amazing — and we even thought we could have added some crispy bacon (next time!)

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

2015-09-10 21:06:02

Serves 4

Fried chicken strips coated in spicy buffalo sauce, on a flour tortilla with homemade bleu cheese sauce, tomatoes, lettuce and more bleu cheese.

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small strips or pieces

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

2 cups flour

3 eggs, whisked together

2 cups breadcrumbs

Oil, for frying

4 Tbsp. butter, melted

4 Tbsp. Frank's (or your favorite) hot sauce

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Bleu Cheese Sauce

1/2 c. mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. Greek yogurt

1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/3 c. bleu cheese

2 Tbsp. half & half

Salt and a lotta pepper

8 flour tortillas

Romaine lettuce, chopped

Tomato, diced

Extra bleu cheese, for garnish

Chives, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat frying oil to medium-high heat.
2. Whisk bleu cheese dressing ingredients together. Add more half & half (or milk) to desired consistency.
3. Mix flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk eggs in another bowl/plate. Dip chicken strips into egg, then flour mixture. Fry 6-8 minutes until golden fried and done.
4. Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and Frank's hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add chicken strips and toss. (I cover the bowl with aluminum foil and toss). Warm tortillas in microwave or on stove until pliable and add blue cheese sauce, and chicken. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, extra bleu cheese, and chives.

By Whitney @ That Square Plate

That Square Plate https://www.thatsquareplate.com/