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Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Ajoke
Learn how to make the best shredded chicken tacos recipe of your life. Not only is this stovetop shredded bbq chicken tacos super easy and quick to make, but it's also packed with flavor and delicious.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 233 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts about 750 g
  • 30 g butter
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • salt and black pepper to taste

To serve

  • small tortilla or taco shells
  • Toppings of choice

Instructions
 

  • Boil the chicken breast on the stove with seasoning and spice until tender and fully cooked. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165F/73C.
  • Once the chicken cools slightly, shred the chicken using 2 forks or in a stand mixer. Make the shredded chicken taco on the stovetop and assemble your tacos. See super easy!
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add shredded chicken, spread it in the skillet, and leave undisturbed for 1 minute or so. Stir and continue to cook for another minute or two.
  • Pour chicken stock into the chicken, garlic granules, Taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
  • Add the bbq sauce and stir to combine. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer until the liquid is reduced and all the flavors meld together. Take it off the heat and serve.

Warm the tortilla and assemble

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and let it warm up for a minute. Add the tortilla to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, or until warmed through. Assemble the tacos and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 712mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

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