Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Name: Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Queso and Hot Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken tenders; Cooking spray; Sweet and spicy chicken seasoning, to taste; 1/2 cup buffalo sauce; 1/2 cup queso; 1 tbsp hot honey; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 8 small flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Queso, for dipping

These buffalo chicken tacos combine baked seasoned chicken with creamy queso, spicy buffalo sauce, and hot honey, then topped with mozzarella and toasted until crispy. The result is a cheesy, tangy, and slightly spicy handheld meal.

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Total

40 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken tenders
Cooking spray
Sweet and spicy chicken seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1/2 cup queso
1 tbsp hot honeyoptional
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
8 small flour tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Queso, for dippingoptional

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Instructions

1
Arrange chicken tenders on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Lightly spray with oil.
2
Season the chicken generously on both sides with your favorite sweet and spicy seasoning.
3
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4
Allow the cooked chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes, then finely chop it.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken with buffalo sauce, queso, hot honey (if using), and chopped cilantro.
6
Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
7
Warm the tortillas on a hot griddle or flat-top pan.
8
Flip the tortillas and top each with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
9
Once the cheese is melted, add a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture to one half of each tortilla.
10
Fold the tortillas in half to form tacos and toast on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
11
Serve immediately, with extra queso for dipping if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Bake chicken at 375°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F; this ensures even cooking and prevents drying out the tender meat.
Mix the buffalo sauce, queso, and hot honey while the chicken is still warm so the filling comes together smoothly.
Toast the filled tacos seam-side down in a skillet over medium-high heat until the mozzarella melts and the tortilla edges turn golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Reserve some cilantro as a fresh garnish after toasting to brighten the spicy, creamy flavors.

Substitutions

Buffalo sauce → Frank's RedHot mixed with melted butter (1:1 ratio) for more control over heat level
Queso → Cream cheese or sour cream blended with shredded sharp cheddar for a tangier filling
Hot honey → Drizzle of sriracha mixed with honey if hot honey is unavailable
Flour tortillas → Corn tortillas (note: slightly more fragile when toasted; handle gently)

Storage & make-ahead

Store assembled untoasted tacos wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; toast before serving. Freeze the filling separately for up to 1 month and assemble fresh when ready.