Easy BBQ Chicken Tacos Recipe with Creamy Slaw
These BBQ chicken tacos recipe with creamy slaw is so insanely simple to make that they literally come together in a matter of minutes. Filled with juicy bbq chicken, a low calorie ranch slaw and a few toppings to make it all melt in your mouth. Break up with your traditional tacos and try these other amazing taco recipes as well: mini chicken tacos, buffalo chicken tacos, or these jerk shrimp tacos.
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If there is one thing I excel at, it’s reimagining a dish in an entirely new way. The second thing about me is that I absolutely love Mexican food. Recently I had some leftover rotisserie chicken and was getting tired of eating it the same way. So I decided to switch things up and create something fresh and exciting. Hence these bbq chicken tacos with creamy slaw was born. These bbq chicken tacos only take a few minutes of prep time making them perfect for an easy dinner recipe for your Taco Tuesdays.
WHY LOVE BBQ CHICKEN TACOS
- Bold, Tangy Flavor: The smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors of BBQ sauce combined with savory chicken create a perfect balance that excites your taste buds.
- Versatility: You can customize BBQ chicken tacos with various toppings like fresh slaw, avocado, cilantro, cheese, or even grilled vegetables, making them adaptable to your preferences.
- Texture Combination: The tender, juicy chicken paired with the crispy taco shell or soft tortilla provides a delightful contrast of textures.
- Satisfying Comfort Food: The familiar taste of BBQ offers a comforting and nostalgic feeling, while the taco format adds a fun, easy-to-eat element.
- Perfect Fusion: BBQ chicken tacos blend the best of two worlds—Mexican and American flavors—creating a fusion that appeals to a wide variety of palates.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR BBQ CHICKEN TACOS WITH CREAMY SLAW
Here is what you will need for this taco recipe:
- Chicken: This is a great way to use any leftover chicken you already have cooked like chicken breasts, chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins
- BBQ sauce: My favorite barbecue sauce is G Hughes bbq sauce as there is no sugar added and the carbs is typically only 2 carbs per serving
- Slaw mix: Pick up a pre-mixed bag of slaw from your local grocery store to cut down on prep time
- Greek yogurt: Plain greek yogurt works best for this recipe
- Mayo: I used low fat mayo for this recipe, but you can use what you already have
- Corn tortillas: While I preferred corn tortillas, you can also use flour tortillas as well
- Ranch seasoning
- Apple cider vinegar
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
HOW TO MAKE BBQ CHICKEN TACOS
In a small bowl, add the mayo, greek yogurt, ranch dressing and apple cider vinegar and stir to make the ranch dressing.
Pour about a fourth of the bagged slaw mix into a separate bowl and pour the ranch dressing on top and stir to combine.
In a medium bowl, shred the leftover chicken using two forks. Once done, add the bbq sauce to the shredded chicken and mix throughly to combine.
Preheat a nonstick skillet to medium heat and spray with cooking spray. When the skillet is heated, warm corn tortillas in the skillet on both sides until they are crispy taco shells. Repeat process for all of the tortillas.
Now you’re ready to build your tacos. Place the creamy slaw on the bottom of the tortilla, top with the shredded bbq chicken.
Optional to top with toppings like avocado, sour cream, tomatoes and extra bbq sauce.
TOPPINGS TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Here are a few toppings to make these tacos your own:
Fresh cilantro
Jalapeños
Pico de gallo
Red onion
Green onions
WHAT TO SERVE WITH BARBECUE CHICKEN TACOS
Great side dishes include:
- Mexican rice
- Black beans or refried beans
- Corn on the cob
- Chips and salsa or guacamole
FAQ’s
Yes! You can prep the chicken and other ingredients in advance. Just store the chicken in the fridge with the BBQ sauce and reheat when ready to assemble the tacos.
Yes! You can substitute the chicken with jackfruit, tofu, or a meat substitute like tempeh, all of which pair well with BBQ sauce.
Best way to store is to store each item individually to prevent the tacos from getting soggy. Store the slaw and the shredded chicken in separate airtight containers in the fridge.
I promise this is one weeknight meal that you will come back to again and again. It’s filled with such great flavors and is so simple to make. If you make this recipe and enjoy it, feel free to leave a comment down below. Follow me on my social media as I share more healthy recipes, fitness workouts and motherhood. Give a follow at: Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest!
BBQ Chicken Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls
- 1 Measuring Cup
- 1 Nonstick Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded chicken
- 4 Corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 pkg Veggie slaw mix
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt plain
- 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Mayo low fat
- 1 tsp Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, shred the leftover chicken using two forks. Once done, add the bbq sauce to the shredded chicken and mix throughly to combine.
- In a small bowl, add the mayo, greek yogurt, ranch dressing and apple cider vinegar and stir to make the ranch dressing. In a separate bowl pour about a fourth of the bagged slaw mix into the bowl and pour the ranch dressing on top and stir to combine.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet to medium heat and spray with cooking spray. When the skillet is heated, warm corn tortillas in the skillet on both sides until they are crispy taco shells. Repeat process for all of the tortillas.
Building BBQ Chicken tacos
- Place the creamy slaw on the bottom of the tortilla, top with the shredded bbq chicken.
- Optional to top with toppings like avocado, sour cream, tomatoes and extra bbq sauce.
