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Braised BBQ Chicken Tacos - Olivia Adriance
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BBQ BRAISED CHICKEN TACOS WITH AVOCADO CORN SALSA

Saucy, smoky chicken is the star of this meal, but don’t miss out on the homemade salsa! It’s great in the taco or eaten by the spoonful right out of the serving bowl!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Barbecue chicken, BBQ, BBQ Sauce, Braised chicken tacos, Chicken tacos, Dutch oven recipes, Dutch oven tacos, Saucy chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

Chicken:

Barbecue Rub:

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Avocado Corn Salsa:

  • 4 ears of corn, kernels removed
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, small diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ of a lime, juiced
  • Salt to taste

For Serving:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Pickled red onions
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Combine the barbecue rub ingredients in a small bowl and coat chicken thighs, massaging the spices into the chicken.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken thighs for 3 to 4 mins per side.
  • Add the chicken bone broth, scraping up the chicken bits as the broth deglaze the pan, then add the BBQ sauce and bring to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, assemble the corn salsa by adding the corn kernels, diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime, and salt to a small mixing bowl and tossing to combine. Taste and adjust lime and salt as needed.
  • Remove the chicken from the heat and shred, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  • Assemble the tacos with the shredded BBQ chicken, a few spoonfuls of corn salsa, and a garnish of pickled red onions and cilantro.
  • ENJOY!

Notes

This BBQ chicken would be just as yummy in a grain bowl with cooked rice, greens, shredded cabbage, avocado, and the corn salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1144IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg