Quick BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Craving the flavors of a summer cookout but short on time? These BBQ pulled chicken tacos deliver all the smoky, tangy goodness without firing up the grill. In just 15 minutes, you can have tender pulled chicken tossed with sautéed red onion and lime, piled into warm tortillas and topped with a creamy, spicy slaw.

The contrast of the saucy chicken and crunchy slaw makes every bite satisfying. Plus, it’s all made in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze. Whether it’s taco night or you need a quick dinner win, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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Ingredients

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded Red CabbageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce BBQ Pulled ChickenView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Thinly slice the red onion. Cut the lime into wedges. Pick the cilantro leaves from the stems and roughly chop.
2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce and a squeeze of lime juice. Add the shredded red cabbage and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the BBQ pulled chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion. Cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice.
5. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
6. Divide the BBQ chicken mixture among the tortillas. Top with the creamy slaw and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges.

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 before adding to the skillet.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the chicken mixture and slaw separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken before serving.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally dairy-free as written. Just ensure your tortillas are dairy-free.