BBQ Pulled Chicken Taco Night

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

These BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and easy meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe highlights tender, shredded chicken coated in a tangy barbecue sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas.

Ideal for those looking for delicious BBQ recipes, these tacos can be topped with your choice of fresh toppings like coleslaw, avocado, or cilantro to enhance the flavor.

Easy BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos

This recipe for BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos features slow-cooked chicken shredded and mixed with barbecue sauce, served in tortillas for a satisfying meal. It takes about 1 hour for preparation and cooking and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
1 cup coleslaw mix (optional)
1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
Add BBQ Sauce: Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.

Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it with two forks. Return it to the skillet and mix with the remaining barbecue sauce until well-coated.
Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with shredded BBQ chicken and top with coleslaw, avocado slices, and cilantro, if desired.
Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm, garnished with additional toppings as preferred.