Buffalo Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Lime Crema

Spicy buffalo chicken tacos served with a tangy cilantro lime crema

By @iramsfoodstory

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Buffalo Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Lime Crema

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 15

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 0 salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 0 oil
  • 3 tbsp Tillamook cream cheese spread
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 0 salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 15 mini flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Tillamook mozzarella cheese
  • 0 oil

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl add chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Drizzle oil and mix well to combine.
  2. In a wide pan heat some oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add chicken and cook for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked add cream cheese spread and water. Mix on medium low heat until the sauce thickens. Finish with cilantro and set aside.
  4. In a blender add cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, oil, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and pepper. Blend for 1-2 min until creamy and smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  5. In a pan heat some oil on medium heat, once the oil is hot add tortilla, top it with mozzarella cheese add buffalo chicken. Once the bottom of the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted. Close the tortilla, repeat with remaining tortillas.
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