BBQ Chicken Tacos

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5.0

72 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Marinate

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    688 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

BBQ Chicken Tacos

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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

Creamy cilantro lime sauce:

  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt , or sour cream
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Add chicken and 1/3 cup bbq sauce to a ziplock bag. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
  2. Make the creamy cilantro lime sauce by combining all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!

Notes

  • Serving size: 3 tacos
  • Corn: Canned corn is convenient year round, or use frozen corn or cook sweet corn or grilled on the cob. 
  • Vegetables: This is a great meal to clean out the extra veggies in your fridge. We love to add grilled zucchini, chopped lettuce, or olives.
  • Vegetarian: Instead of chicken, marinate extra firm tofu.
  • Gluten-free Adaptation: Use gluten free BBQ sauce, and corn tortillas.
  • Crockpot: Place chicken in crockpot and cover with bbq sauce. Cook for 4-6 hours, or until done. Slice or shred chicken.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: The chicken can be marinated and the veggies can be chopped and kept separately in the fridge until ready to serve. Keep leftovers in separate containers in the fridge.
  • Freezing Instructions: Place chopped or shredded chicken in a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to two months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 688kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 102g (34%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 1229mg (51%) Potassium 1619mg (46%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 705IU (14%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 167mg (17%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 688 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 688kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 102g 34%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 1229mg 51%
Potassium 1619mg 34%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 705IU 14%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 167mg 17%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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