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Baked Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

Spicy and crispy baked chicken tacos with buffalo sauce. They are served with a creamy greek yogurt avocado crema.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Servings 6 tacos
Calories 581 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cooked chicken breasts shredded
  • 6 Flour Tortillas
  • 1/3-1/2 C. Buffalo sauce depending on personal preference
  • 2 C. Pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 Tbsp. Avocado oil
  • 1 Onions sliced
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced

Avocado Crema:

  • 1 medium Avocado
  • 1/3 C. Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juiced (about 1 Tbsp.)
  • 1/4 C. Cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 tsp. Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. Onion powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a medium skillet. Once hot, add the sliced onion. Sauté for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and soft. Add in minced garlic and sauté additional 1-2 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Mix until fully combined.
  • Microwave tortillas for 15-30 seconds. Place them onto a baking sheet line with parchment paper. Spray all the tortillas with cooking oil and flip over. On one side of the tortilla start to build the taco by placing a little bit of cheese, chicken, sautéed onions and more cheese. Fold over other side and press firmly down so they tortilla stays closed against the cheese.
  • Place the tacos in the oven for Bake for 9-15 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown.
  • While the tacos bake, make the avocado crema by placing the ingredients into a food processor and blending until smooth. Taste and adjust salt level to personal preference.
  • When the tacos are done, remove from oven and serve with avocado crema. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 42gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1153mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1342IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 679mgIron: 3mg
Keyword buffalo chicken, chicken dinner recipes, chicken recipes, dinner ideas, tacos
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