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BBQ Chicken Tacos

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BBQ chicken tacos are a crowd-pleasing delight, combining tender, smoky chicken with fresh toppings wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, these tacos are both flavorful and easy to make.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about six minutes per side until fully cooked.
  2. 2. Remove the chicken from heat, let it rest, then slice into strips and coat with BBQ sauce.
  3. 3. Warm tortillas in another pan for 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  4. 4. Assemble tacos by placing sliced BBQ chicken on each tortilla and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
  5. 5. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg