Best 6 Barbecue Chicken Tacos Recipes

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**Savor the smoky, tantalizing flavors of barbecue chicken tacos, a delightful fusion of tangy, sweet, and savory notes that will tantalize your taste buds.**

Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of barbecue chicken taco recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional preparations to innovative flavor combinations, these recipes cater to every palate and occasion. Embark on a flavor-packed adventure as we explore the art of creating mouthwatering barbecue chicken tacos, guaranteed to be the star of your next gathering.

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BOURBON BARBECUE CHICKEN TACOS



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I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on barbecue for the theme. Even my father enjoyed this taco, and he doesn't care for tacos. -LaDale Hymer, Cleveland, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup ketchup
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons bourbon, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
SALSA:
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 medium limes, zested and juiced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Minced cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients and 2 tablespoons bourbon. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 165°, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; stir in remaining bourbon. Heat through., Meanwhile, for salsa, combine corn, red pepper, onion, lime juice, lime zest, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. Serve chicken in tortillas with salsa. If desired, top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SOUTHWEST BBQ CHICKEN TACOS



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Using prepared barbecue sauce and rotisserie chicken, you can have these easy Southwest-inspired chicken tacos on the table in no time at all.

Provided by Borden® Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Borden Cheese

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Southwest seasoning
½ teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 (6 inch) flour or corn tortillas
½ cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup Borden® Finely Shredded Four Cheese Mexican Shreds
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine barbecue sauce, seasoning and hot sauce in a small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Add chicken; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Add barbecue sauce mixture. Cook 3 to 5 minutes more or until chicken is coated and sauce thickens slightly.
  • Heat tortillas according to package directions.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly onto the center of each tortilla.
  • Top each taco evenly with tomatoes, Borden® Queso Fresco Fresh Crumbling Cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1456.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN TACOS



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This is a zesty little recipe for grilled BBQ chicken tacos that is relatively easy to make and tastes great! It is a mix of American Southwest flavors and Mexican ingredients. Top with guacamole and sour cream.

Provided by jerryhillis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 cup chipotle barbecue sauce
½ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce
6 large flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sliced black olives
1 large tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the grill and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Shred cooled chicken and transfer to a saucepan. Add barbecue sauce, onion, and chile-garlic sauce and stir until chicken is coated. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until steaming, about 5 minutes.
  • Place a few spoonfuls of chicken mixture onto each tortilla and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, black olives, and tomato. Roll up and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.2 calories, Carbohydrate 78.7 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1676.2 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

BBQ CHICKEN TACOS



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Delicious BBQ Chicken Tacos include marinated BBQ chicken served in a warm tortilla topped with black beans, corn, onion, cilantro, avocado and a creamy cilantro lime sauce.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ((or thighs))
2/3 cup barbecue sauce (, divided)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (, chopped)
1/3 cup red onion (, chopped)
15 ounce can black or pinto beans (, rinsed and drained)
15 ounce can corn* (, drained)
1 avocado (, peeled, cored and sliced)
12 corn tortillas (or small flour tortillas)
Fresh cilantro (, chopped, for topping)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (, or sour cream)
3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro (, chopped)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Add chicken and 1/3 cup bbq sauce to a ziplock bag. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
  • Make the creamy cilantro lime sauce by combining all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat grill and lightly grease with cooking spray. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through (165 degrees F). Remove to a cutting board, baste with more BBQ sauce, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before chopping or shredding.
  • Warm tortillas on grill or in a hot skillet. Add a spoonful of chopped chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes and avocado to each warm tortilla. Drizzle with extra bbq sauce, and cilantro lime sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688 kcal, Carbohydrate 102 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 1229 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0.02 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED TACO-BARBECUE CHICKEN



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Chicken cooked on a contact grill smokes with speed. Grilled chicken is ready in about the same time you use to heat the barbecue sauce!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 minutes. In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano. Brush chicken with oil; coat with taco seasoning mixture. Place chicken on grill. Close grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin to boiling over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CHIPOTLE BBQ CHICKEN TINGA TACOS



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Chicken tinga tacos with a spicy and sweet homemade barbecue sauce. Serve with any fresh ingredients you want on top.

Provided by Brian McGrath

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 large yellow onion, chopped, divided
6 garlic clove (blank)s whole garlic cloves
½ cup ketchup
½ cup beer
⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle chili pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon salted butter, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, or as needed

Steps:

  • Put chicken, 1/2 of the onion, and 6 garlic cloves in a pot. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the pot. Discard garlic and cooking water. Shred chicken when cool enough to handle.
  • Combine ketchup, beer, vinegar, jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, ground chili pepper, mustard, cumin, paprika, and salt in a bowl for sauce.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining onion and minced garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over the chicken and stir until well mixed and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve chicken mixture in tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 688.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality barbecue sauce. Look for a sauce that is thick and flavorful, with a good balance of sweetness and smokiness.
  • If you don't have any barbecue sauce, you can make your own. There are many easy recipes available online.
  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in the barbecue sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat to prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a variety of toppings on your tacos. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
  • Serve the tacos immediately after they are made. This will help to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Barbecue chicken tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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