15-Minute BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Dreaming up ways to spice up taco night? This mashup delivers all the flavors of a summer cookout, no grill required. Pulled barbecue chicken is tossed with sautéed red onion and lime juice to form the saucy filling. It’s stuffed into warm tortillas with a creamy, spicy slaw for crunchy contrast.

Plus, it’s all ready in just 15 minutes-taco ’bout a dinner winner. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.

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Ingredients

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce BBQ Pulled ChickenView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Coleslaw MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Finely chop cilantro. Halve, peel and very thinly slice onion. Quarter lime.
2. In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix, cilantro and a few slices of onion to taste (you’ll use the rest in the next step). Toss with mayonnaise, hot sauce and juice from half the lime; season with salt and pepper. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 5-7 minutes. Add BBQ pulled chicken and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Turn off heat.
4. While filling cooks, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds. Divide tortillas between plates. Fill with chicken filling and creamy slaw and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use leftover rotisserie chicken instead of BBQ pulled chicken?

Yes, you can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken. Toss it with your favorite BBQ sauce and a splash of lime juice to mimic the pulled chicken flavor.

How do I make the slaw dairy-free?

Simply use a vegan mayonnaise in place of regular mayo. The slaw will still be creamy and delicious.

Can I prepare the slaw ahead of time?

Absolutely! The slaw can be made up to a day in advance. Store it in the refrigerator and give it a good stir before serving.