These BBQ chicken tacos are easy to make in 15 minutes with smoky BBQ chicken and black bean salsa then piled on a warm corn tortilla and drizzled with cilantro lime sauce!
Easy BBQ Chicken Taco Recipe
These BBQ chicken tacos are a mouthwatering fusion of fresh flavors, featuring tender chicken infused with the smoky flavor of barbecue sauce. Served in a tortilla and garnished with fresh black bean salsa, it’s a fun twist for taco Tuesday.
I’ve never met a taco that I didn’t like. The thing I love most about them is the unlimited number of combinations to try. These tacos are super easy to make with shredded rotisserie chicken and only 15 minutes of prep time needed!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy. Because we’re using rotisserie chicken, there’s no cooking involved. Just shred the chicken, mix together with sauce, assemble and enjoy!
- Customizable. Use the chicken as the base, but then add as many or as little toppings as you’d like. Even make a BBQ chicken salad topped with tortilla strips.
- Feeds a crowd. This recipe serves about 8 people, but you can easily double or even triple it depending on how many guests you have.
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Rotisserie chicken: Turn this into a leftover rotisserie chicken recipe or make your own easy shredded chicken.
- BBQ sauce: I used homemade barbecue sauce but your favorite store-brand sauce works.
- Black bean salsa: Black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro salt and pepper.
- Tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas.
How to Make BBQ Chicken Tacos
- In a medium size bowl, mix together the shredded rotisserie chicken and BBQ sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat corn tortillas in a skillet on the stovetop for just a few minutes on each side. Cover to keep warm.
- Assemble BBQ chicken tacos by placing the chicken onto a warm tortilla. Add a scoop of the bean mixture. Top with your favorite toppings.
Tips and Variations
- Type of chicken. To make this recipe super easy, I love to buy the rotisserie chicken from Costco. This recipe would also taste great with crockpot BBQ chicken, leftovers of my grilled BBQ chicken recipe or baked BBQ chicken.
- Other protein: These tacos could also be made with BBQ pulled pork.
- BBQ sauce. Use your favorite store bought brand (we love Sweet Baby Ray’s) or homemade. Add an extra drizzle after you assemble the tacos.
- Tortillas. My family loves corn tortillas, but you could certainly use soft flour tortillas or crunchy corn taco shells. Just make sure to warm up your tortillas before serving.
Favorite Toppings for BBQ Chicken Tacos
Any of the toppings below would make the perfect finishing touch to these barbecue chicken tacos.
- Cilantro lime dressing
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced avocado
- Cotija or cheddar cheese
- Pickled onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado lime dressing
- Squeeze of lime
- Pineapple salsa
- Cilantro lime crema
- Chopped jalapenos
Need more easy 30-minute dinners? Try egg roll in a bowl, sheet pan chicken fajitas or baked chicken tenders!
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BBQ Chicken Tacos
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- ½ pint cherry tomatoes , diced
- ¼ cup red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 12 corn tortillas , or flour tortillas
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, pickled onions, cilantro lime dressing, sour cream, salsa, cotija or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Make BBQ chicken. In a medium size bowl, mix together 2 cups rotisserie chicken and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Black bean salsa. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup black beans, 1 cup corn, 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup onions and 1/4 cup cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble tacos by placing the chicken onto a warm tortilla. Add a scoop of the bean mixture. Top with your favorite toppings. Add an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 30 Minute Meals, 30 Minute Meals, Chicken, Cinco De Mayo, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Mexican, Nut-Free
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
These are going on my menu for sure!
Enjoy! :)
Delicious idea! Love the pico on top. It adds even more flavor with the bbq chicken. Great option!
This is perfect for lunch today and looks so delicious! My family is going to love this recipe, so excited to make this savory recipe!
These remind me of my favorite BBQ chicken salad – so yummy! We used flour tortillas and added lettuce. They are so easy to make, and taste amazing!
This looks so good