Buffalo chicken smash tacos 🌮 💓

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Chicken (93% lean, fresh)
• 1 tsp Salt (Kosher salt preferred)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika (Optional for smoky depth)
• 8 pieces Small Corn Tortillas (6‑inch, warmed briefly)
• 3 tbsp Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce (Store‑bought, can adjust heat)
• 1 cup Shredded Lettuce (Romaine or Iceberg)
• 0.5 cup Diced Tomatoes (Fresh, seeded)
• 0.25 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles (Optional for extra tang)
• 0.5 piece Avocado (Sliced, optional)
• 2 pieces Lime (Cut into wedges for serving)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (For skillet)

Instructions

1. Season the Ground Chicken

   In a mixing bowl combine ground chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT5M

2. Warm the Tortillas

   Place the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15‑20 seconds per side until pliable. Keep them covered with a clean kitchen towel.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Cook and Smash the Chicken

   Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium‑high. Add half of the seasoned chicken (about ½ lb) to the pan, spreading it out. Using the spatula, press the meat firmly into a thin layer that covers the entire tortilla placed on top of the meat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

4. Crisp Both Sides

   Cook for 2‑3 minutes until the bottom is golden and the chicken is fully cooked (165°F). Carefully flip the tortilla with the chicken using the spatula and cook another 2‑3 minutes until crisp.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

5. Add Buffalo Sauce

   Drizzle 1 ½ tbsp Primal Kitchen Buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken on each tortilla. Let the sauce melt into the meat for about 30 seconds.

   Time: PT1M

6. Prepare Toppings

   While the tacos finish cooking, dice tomatoes, shred lettuce, slice avocado, and crumble blue cheese. Arrange toppings in small bowls.

   Time: PT5M

7. Assemble and Serve

   Place each crispy taco on a plate, top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles. Serve with lime wedges and extra buffalo sauce on the side.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g