---
title: BBQ Chicken Tacos
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/bbq-chicken-tacos-5d920e2e5d723231c527714b
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags: []
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2900
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Customers loved the combination of flavors, especially praising the addition of apples for a delicious twist."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight meal for families."
nutrition:
  calories: 690
  protein: 37
  fat: 30
  "saturated fat": 12
  carbohydrates: 59
  sugar: 22
  fiber: 4
  cholesterol: 140
  sodium: 1190
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Taco%20Recipes/Chicken/bbq-chicken-tacos.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Halve and core @FirstFruits Opal Apple{1%unit}; dice one half into bite-size pieces and other into slices (dice whole apple for 4 servings). Zest and quarter @lime{2%unit} with a #zester{}. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}, separating whites from greens.

Squeeze juice from half the lime into a #large bowl{}. Stir in @sour cream{4%tbsp}, ½ tsp @sugar{1%tsp} (1 tsp for 4 servings), and lime zest to taste. Add diced apple and half the @shredded red cabbage{8%oz} (you'll use the rest later); toss to combine. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Pat @chicken breast strips{20%oz} dry with @paper towels{}; season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of @vegetable oil{2%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken, scallion whites, and remaining cabbage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 4-6 minutes, ~{5%minutes}.

Add @BBQ sauce{8%tbsp} to pan; stir until everything is coated. Turn off heat and stir in 1 TBSP @butter{2%tbsp} (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted.

Wrap @flour tortillas{12%unit} in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds, ~{30%seconds}.

Divide chicken mixture between tortillas. Top with slaw and scallion greens. Serve with sliced apple, if you have any, and remaining lime wedges on the side.