BBQ Chicken Nachos
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
BBQ Chicken Nachos
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This BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe is a deliciously fun way to kick up Nachos Night. Gather your people around these boldly flavored chicken nachos for parties, game days, or a fun family meal.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2-3 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs thighs are most tender, but tenderloins can work
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 piece fresh ginger about 1-inch, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce regular strength
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 TB apple cider vinegar
- 1 TB Asian sesame oil
- table salt
Salsa:
- 1 large vine-ripened tomato seeded and diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 can diced pineapple 20 oz, or crushed pineapple, drained
- ¼ cup cilantro freshly chopped
- 1 fresh lime juiced
- 2 tsp pure honey
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 large avocado semi-firm, diced
Other:
- tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Jack cheese
- Lime slices and/or hot sauce, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Chicken
- In a large bowl, whisk together the onion, garlic, ginger, pineapple juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and Asian sesame oil. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and marinade is well incorporated.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly pat-dry the chicken pieces. Place chicken in a single layer on a cutting board, place a sheet of cling wrap over the chicken, and pound to an even thickness. Throw out cling wrap. Use a fork to pierce chicken pieces throughout.
- Lightly sprinkle chicken thighs on both sides with table salt. Toss chicken in bowl of marinade to coat well. Cover and chill overnight, or up to 2 nights. Turn chicken over halfway during marinating.
Make the Hawaiian Salsa
- Combine all salsa ingredients except for avocado in a bowl, toss well, and let chill until ready to use - dice and add the avocado just before using, to prevent browning.
To Cook
- Grease and heat outdoor or indoor grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and grill, basting with marinade as desired, just until center is no longer pink. Do not over-cook. Discard marinade. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then dice.
- Line 4-6 plates with tortilla chips. Top with chicken and salsa. Sprinkle on cheese and microwave in 30 second increments just to melt. Garnish as desired.
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- Make sure to pat-dry the chicken and pound it to an even thickness. This helps the marinade to be absorbed evenly and also ensures that the chicken cooks uniformly on the grill.
- Don't skip the step of piercing the chicken with a fork. This allows the marinade to penetrate the meat, making it more flavorful.
- Chill the marinated chicken for at least overnight, or up to 2 nights. This not only helps the flavors to meld but also makes the chicken extra tender.
- When making the Hawaiian salsa, add the diced avocado just before using to prevent browning. This will keep your salsa looking fresh and vibrant.
- Grease and heat your grill properly before cooking the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from sticking and also give it those beautiful grill marks.
- Line your plates with tortilla chips first, then top with chicken and salsa. This helps to keep the chips crispy and prevents them from getting soggy too quickly.
- Microwave the assembled nachos in 30-second increments just to melt the cheese. This way, your nachos will be hot and gooey, but the chips will still maintain their crunch.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1455mg
(61%)
Potassium
851mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
527IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1455mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 851mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 527IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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6 reviews
Excellent
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