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Buffalo wild wings street tacos

BWW Street Tacos

Joseph Attard Baldacchino
BWW Street Tacos are a signature dish at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. Tender and juicy chicken thigh meat in a unique lightly spicy buffalo sauce, loaded with healthy vegetables, these easy-to-cook homemade tacos perfectly match a chilled beer or a margarita.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Tacos

Ingredients
  

  • 6 taco shells
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or you can also use 4 chicken breasts

For the chicken marinade:

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes optional

For the Pico de Gallo:

  • 3 medium-sized tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juice only

For the South Western, Ranch Sauce (4 tablespoons)

Alternatively, mix the following ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick Mild Taco Seasoning

Instructions
 

Prepare the chicken marinade

  • Make sure the chicken is not frozen, and ideally at room temperature.
  • Cut the chicken into half-inch pieces.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a bowl
  • Add all the marinade ingredients to it: olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt.
  • Mix well making sure all parts of the chicken are well coated in marinade and cover.
  • Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 mins. Look at more marination tips below.

Prepare the garlic parmesan sauce

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl

Cook the chicken

  • Put the chicken on a skillet or cast iron and fry for around 6 minutes. See the tips for notes on cooking in the air fryer or using other methods.
  • Set aside the chicken to cool.

Assemble the Buffalo Wild Wings Street Tacos

  • Warm the taco shells
  • Toss the garlic parmesan sauce on the chicken in a bowl. Make sure to cover all the chicken pieces.
  • Stuff the tacos with the chicken pieces.
  • Top them with the pico de Gallo.
  • Add some Southwestern ranch (storebought or mix the ingredients).
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Chicken thighs may absorb flavors more than the breast.
  • The Buffalo sauce can be kept in a refrigerator for a few days and so when preparing it prepare enough to use for another busy day.
  • If you want to use the air fryer, place the chicken in the air fryer pan, and cook for at least 20 minutes, or follow your air fryer instructions.
  • Pairing the right drink with tacos may take your food experience up a notch. If you've never tried to experiment with drinks, I suggest to try Agua Fresca, Mexican Beer, Margarita, Mexcal, Tequila, or Horchata.
  • For cooking chicken, apart from frying in a pan, I love to use the air fryer for this recipe. But you can also use the grill, barbecue, or roast in the oven if you have no other option. Avoid deep frying or boiling (at all costs!) as the taste will not be the intended one.
Keyword boneless chicken thighs, buffalo wild wings, bww, garlic parmesan sauce, mexican, pico de gallo, southwestern ranch dressing, street tacos