Name: buffalo chicken tacos with lime ranch (instant pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: PT-476116H1M5S
Yield: 3-4
Ingredients: 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup buffalo sauce*; 1/4 cup mayonnaise*; 1/8 cup olive oil; juice from 1 lime; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon of honey (Keto/W30 options below); 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne (based on preference); 1/2 teaspoon salt; black pepper to taste; tortillas; shredded cabbage (fun tip: make things even easier on yourself and buy bagged coleslaw mix where you find bagged lettuce); cilantro; avocado; limes

Description

These buffalo chicken tacos have juicy, tender, shredded chicken with crisped edges in a buffalo sauce that has just enough spice and heat. Pair that with a tangy, sweet lime ranch dressing, crispy, fresh cabbage shreds and soft, mild avocado.

Scale

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken:

1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup buffalo sauce*

Lime ranch:

1/4 cup mayonnaise*
1/8 cup olive oil
juice from 1 lime
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon of honey (Keto/W30 options below)
1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne (based on preference)
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste

Tacos:

tortillas
shredded cabbage (fun tip: make things even easier on yourself and buy bagged coleslaw mix where you find bagged lettuce)
cilantro
avocado
limes

Instructions

Place the chicken thighs, onion powder, salt, pepper and buffalo sauce in the Instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes then natural release for 5-10 minutes. Shred the chicken with 2 forks when it is done. Transfer the shredded chicken and sauce to a baking sheet. Broil for 10-15 minutes until it is brown & crispy.
To make the ranch, combine ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Suggestions on how to assemble tacos: place mashed avocado, shredded cabbage on a tortilla. Top with chicken and drizzle lime ranch over top.

Notes

*I love Primal Kitchen’s avocado mayo made with avocado oil. Paleo, Whole30 and Keto friendly.
*I use The new Primal buffalo sauce which has 0 sugar which makes it Paleo, Whole30 and Keto friendly.
Instead of honey use date paste for Whole30 and a low-carb sweetener for Keto.
For Isagenix strict 30 compliance, use the Paleo & Whole30 recommendations.

Nutrition facts based on 4 servings.

Keywords: buffalo chicken, instant pot buffalo chicken, buffalo chicken tacos