Description
BBQ chicken tacos are a quick, flavorful dish that combines tender grilled chicken with zesty BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
- Soft tortillas (corn or flour)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sliced avocado
- Diced tomatoes
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before shredding it with two forks.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Assemble tacos by placing the BBQ chicken mixture in warm tortillas and topping with diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for an hour to enhance flavor. Experiment with toppings like jalapeños or coleslaw for added texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.