Description
Make these BBQ chicken tacos for a quick meal. Shredded chicken mixes with tangy sauce for bold flavor. Crunchy slaw adds texture to every bite. You finish the dish with fresh herbs and onions. This recipe works well for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and barbecue sauce to the pan.
- Stir well to coat the meat evenly.
- Cook for 5 minutes until the mixture is hot.
- Combine coleslaw mix, lime juice, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Season the slaw with salt and pepper.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side.
- Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas.
- Top with the slaw mixture, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
- Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Substitute flour tortillas if you prefer soft shells.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken tacos, easy dinner recipe, shredded chicken, quick meals, Tex-Mex food