Name: BBQ Chicken Tacos With Slaw for Supper
Yield: 4

Super-speedy BBQ Chicken Tacos with Slaw, ready in minutes! Fill tortillas with coleslaw, saucy BBQ chicken, and sweet corn for a quick, satisfying meal.

BBQ Chicken Tacos with Slaw

It is satisfying to all things BBQ Chicken—BBQ Chicken Wraps, BBQ Chicken Sandwich, and BBQ Chicken Salad are a few favorites. Now, these tacos are another!

I’ve shared BBQ Chicken Tacos before, but this version is totally different. That one had a Southwestern twist with black beans, peppers, and cilantro-lime sauce. This one keeps it classic with coleslaw!

They couldn’t be easier—BBQ Chicken Tacos with Coleslaw come together in minutes, and the whole family will flip for them!

Ingredient shot-- images of all the ingredients used in this dish

BBQ Chicken Tacos with Slaw Ingredients

Corn: It is satisfying to raw sweet corn cut right off the cob! No fresh corn? Thawed frozen or drained canned corn works too.
Coleslaw mix: A basic store-bought coleslaw mix works great.
Coleslaw dressing: My favorites are Litehouse® and Marie’s® or from-scratch.
Rotisserie chicken: Pre-cooked chicken saves time! Many stores sell it already shredded or diced for extra convenience.
BBQ sauce: Any BBQ sauce you like will work! My favorites are Sweet Baby Ray’s® (original) and Stubb’s Original®.
Corn tortillas: More on these below!

Variations

For a little more pizzazz, add a thinly sliced, ripe avocado to these tacos. It adds a nice creaminess! A few sprigs of cilantro also add a nice contrasting and fresh flavor to these BBQ Chicken Tacos with Coleslaw.

Tortillas

It is satisfying to corn tortillas with saucy slaw and BBQ chicken, but they can break easily and dry out fast. Charring them adds great flavor and texture! Work with one at a time, keeping the rest in the bag to prevent drying.

I prefer thin corn tortillas for these tacos—Mission® extra-thin corn tortillas are a favorite (not sponsored).

How to Char Tortillas:

Repeat until all tortillas are ready, then fill with slaw and BBQ chicken.
Spray both sides with cooking spray (I use olive oil or canola).
Char lightly over an open flame or heat in a skillet for 10-15 seconds.
Fold immediately and place under a towel to stay warm.

Quick Tip

Not a fan of corn tortillas? Use flour tortillas! They fold easily, but I still spray and brown them in a skillet or over an open flame for extra flavor.

Process shots-- add chicken and BBQ sauce to a pan; toss and warm through; add onto the tortillas.

Quick Tip

Adjust the sauces to taste! Add more BBQ sauce for saucier chicken or extra coleslaw dressing for a creamier slaw. Prefer less? Just use less! This recipe is super flexible.