Copycat Restaurant Lunch: Smoky BBQ Chicken Tacos

Copycat Restaurant Lunch: Smoky BBQ Chicken Tacos

Discover the perfect Copycat Restaurant Lunch recipe for Smoky BBQ Chicken Tacos that captures the essence of a bustling street corner and brings it to your kitchen. Enjoy this easy-to-follow recipe with a twist on a classic fusion dish, guaranteed to impress your friends and family.

πŸ•’ Prep time: 30 minutes - Cook time: 15 minutes - Total time: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: American, BBQ

Allergens

Dairy (queso fresco), Gluten (flour tortillas)

Ingredients

  • 1. 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 2. 1 cup BBQ sauce (store
  • bought or homemade) 3. 8 small flour tortillas 4. 1 cup shredded lettuce 5. 1 cup diced tomatoes 6. 1 cup crumbled queso fresco 7. 1 avocado, sliced 8. 1 lime, cut into wedges 9. Salt and pepper to taste 10. Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, marinate the chicken breasts with your favorite BBQ sauce and let them rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken for about 5 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  3. Warm the flour tortillas on the grill or in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco, and avocado slices onto each tortilla.
  4. Serve with lime wedges on the side and enjoy your smoky, sizzling, and unforgettable BBQ Chicken Tacos.

Chef’s Insight

The key to these BBQ Chicken Tacos is the smoky flavor from grilling, so don't skimp on the grill time or use a panini press instead of a grill for added authenticity.

Notes

Don't forget to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to ensure maximum flavor absorption.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by the famous street food found in many American cities, where BBQ meets Mexican cuisine to create a fusion of flavors and textures that is hard to resist.