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BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos

Irresistible BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos with a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 corn or flour tortillas 6-inch
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Pickled red onions optional

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pot, sauté diced onions for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Return chicken to the pot. Add BBQ sauce and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken shreds easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return to the pot and stir into the sauce. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken well.
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill with pulled chicken, top with shredded cabbage, cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime.