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Smoky and slightly spicy chicken paired with creamy guacamole and a crunchy citrus slaw all nestled in a charred tortilla make these tacos a must for your weeknight dinner rotation or Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Smoky Pulled Chicken Tacos with Citrus Slaw and Creamy Guacamole


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  • Author: Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RDN, LDN
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Description

Smoky and slightly spicy chicken paired with creamy guacamole and a crunchy citrus slaw all nestled in a charred tortilla make these tacos a must for your weeknight dinner rotation or Cinco de Mayo celebrations.


Ingredients

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For the chicken

  • 1 1/2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 chile in adobo sauce, diced
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

For the slaw

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded purple cabbage (I by pre-shredded to save time and use the rest in salads)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the guacamole

  • 2 very ripe medium avocados
  • 2 Tbsp chopped red or white onion
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp flakey sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

For the tacos

  • 12 4-inch tortillas 

Instructions

  1. Put chicken and spices in slow cooker and add 1 Tbsp water then mix around. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Once chicken is done shred with 2 forks and keep warm in slow cooker until ready to eat.
  2. Toss cabbage, green onion, and red pepper in a bowl. Whisk together lime, zest, oil, honey, salt, and pepper and then toss with vegetable mixture. Can be made up to a day ahead and stored in airtight container in the refrigerator.
  3. Mash avocados and mix with onion, lime juice, salt and pepper.
  4. When ready to serve, char tortillas over an open flam on gas grill by placing on top of grate for about 10 seconds per side, flipping with tongs. Alternatively you can use the brolier or a grill to char the tortillas. Keep a close watch so they don’t burn! Or, just heat in the oven until warm, if you prefer.
  5. To serve: Add chicken, gauac, and slaw to tortilla and enjoy!

Notes

I char the shells on our gas stove. If you don’t have a gas stove you can toss them on a grill or under the broiler for a few seconds. Keep close watch or you’ll end up with something more “blackened.”

Nutrition

  • Calories: 430
  • Sodium: 520
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 34
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 30