Crispy oven-baked chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy honey buffalo glaze, served in soft tortillas with fresh toppings. A flavor-packed, mess-free taco night favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, chopped
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Cooking spray or oil
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1/4 cup honey
8 flour or corn tortillas
Optional toppings: ranch or blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
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Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in one bowl; add panko to another.
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Dredge chicken in flour mixture, then coat with panko.
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Arrange on rack, spray with oil, and bake for 22–25 minutes, flipping once.
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Warm buffalo sauce and honey in a saucepan until smooth.
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Toss cooked chicken in the sauce to coat.
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Warm tortillas, fill with chicken, and add toppings of your choice.