Description
BBQ chicken tacos are a flavor-packed delight featuring smoky chicken, fresh toppings, and zesty lime. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos will be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Your favorite BBQ sauce
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Avocado slices
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let the chicken cool slightly, then shred using two forks.
- Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl until well-coated.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by layering lettuce, tomatoes, shredded BBQ chicken, avocado slices, and cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce before grilling. - Consider using bone-in chicken thighs for richer taste and moisture. - Experiment with unique toppings like jalapeños or pineapple for a twist.