Magic Tacos with Chicken and BBQ Sauce
Magic Tacos with Chicken and BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
For the BBQ Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
For the Tacos
- 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
While the chicken is simmering, warm the flour tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To assemble the tacos, place a spoonful of the BBQ chicken mixture into the center of each warm tortilla. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Magic Tacos with Chicken and BBQ Sauce
For the BBQ Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
For the Tacos
- 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
While the chicken is simmering, warm the flour tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To assemble the tacos, place a spoonful of the BBQ chicken mixture into the center of each warm tortilla. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
⏱️ 2 min