Description
BBQ chicken tacos are a delightful combination of smoky chicken, fresh vegetables, and customizable toppings, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small-medium avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- Optional toppings: lime juice, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Make your spice mixture by mixing garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Season chicken thighs with the spice mixture. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes or until fully cooked through. Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pan with BBQ sauce, warming through.
- Combine cabbage, carrots, yogurt, vinegar, cilantro, salt, and pepper to make coleslaw in a medium bowl. Toss until well mixed, adjusting seasonings to taste.
- Warm the tortillas over a gas stove or in a skillet for 15-30 seconds on each side. Keep the tortillas warm by wrapping them in a kitchen towel.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded cabbage, shredded chicken, cheese, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Top with additional toppings as desired and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture and BBQ sauce for a few hours or overnight. Opt for quality chicken thighs for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg