Description
These BBQ Chicken Tacos are packed with smoky, tangy flavor and fresh toppings. Quick to make, customizable, and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (grilled or rotisserie)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sour cream or ranch dressing
- 1/3 cup pickled red onion
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm the chicken slightly if needed.
- Add BBQ sauce to the chicken in the skillet and stir until fully coated and heated through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by adding BBQ chicken to each tortilla.
- Top with cabbage, lettuce, pickled onions, jalapeños, and a drizzle of sour cream or ranch dressing.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and finish with a squeeze of lime.
- Serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use toasted tortillas for better flavor and texture.
- Simmer the chicken longer in the sauce for deeper flavor.
- Prepare toppings ahead and store separately for quick assembly.
- Try pineapple or mango salsa for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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