Description
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and delicious summer meal that come together in just 30 minutes. Featuring shredded chicken coated in tangy BBQ sauce and sweet crushed pineapple, these tacos offer a delightful combination of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Serve them in soft flour tortillas, topped with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, or elevate the dish with a crunchy pineapple slaw. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos are versatile and easily customizable, making them an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (undrained)
- Salt & ground black pepper (to taste)
- 12 small soft flour taco shells
- Fresh lime (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for serving)
- Pineapple slaw (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine the shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, and crushed pineapple. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-10 minutes until the juices thicken.
- Warm the taco shells and serve the chicken filling immediately with lime wedges, fresh cilantro, and optional pineapple slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg