Instructions

1. To be fair, my appreciation really blossomed when I realized Buffalo chicken is a vehicle for blue cheese. As someone who loves that funky, pungent, often divisive cheese, it’s reason enough to dig in at my in-laws.These Buffalo chicken tacos are one of my favorite ways to bring the flavors of the classic wings to my own weeknight dinner table. They come together in under 20 minutes thanks to grocery store shortcuts like rotisserie chicken and bagged coleslaw mix. Even better, you don’t need to turn on the oven or stove. It’s a no-sweat, family-friendly dinner that is sure to become a regular on your roster.
2. A rotisserie chicken and a bag of coleslaw mix are at the center of this shortcut-driven dinner. Simply shred the chicken and toss it in a quick homemade Buffalo sauce made from melted butter (thank you, microwave), your favorite hot sauce, and garlic powder.
3. The coleslaw mix is combined with lime juice, olive oil, and a couple of spoonfuls of Greek yogurt or sour cream, depending on what you have on hand. It’s a creamy, crunchy barrier between the Buffalo chicken and the soft flour tortillas. All that’s left to do is top each taco with crumbled blue cheese and sliced scallions.
4. These satisfying Buffalo chicken tacos don’t need too much else to become a satisfying dinner, but if you’d like to add a side dish to the table, these are a few of my favorites:
5. Microwave the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl in 4 to 6 (10-second) bursts until just melted. Add the hot sauce and garlic powder and whisk until combined. Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
6. Alternatively, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Turn off the heat and add the hot sauce and garlic powder, then transfer to a large bowl and combine with the chicken.
7. Place the Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the coleslaw mix and toss to coat.