---
title: "BBQ Chicken Tacos: a Creamy Apple Slaw"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/bbq-chicken-tacos-5d920e2e5d723231c527714b
servings: 2
prep_time: "10 minutes"
cook_time: "10 minutes"
time_required: "20 minutes"
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Quick
  - Easy
  - Family Friendly
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
image: "data/recipes/bbq-chicken-tacos.jpg"
---
@firstfruits opal apple{1%unit}
@lime{1%unit}
@scallions{2%unit}
@sour cream{¼%cup}
@shredded red cabbage{½%cup}
@chicken breast strips{8%oz}
@bbq sauce{¼%cup}
@flour tortillas{2%unit}
@sugar{½%tsp}
@vegetable oil{1%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}

Wash and dry all produce. Halve and core the firstfruits opal apple; dice one half into bite-size pieces and slice the other. Zest and quarter the lime. Trim and thinly slice the scallions, separating whites from greens.

Squeeze juice from half the lime into a #large bowl{}. Stir in sour cream, sugar, and lime zest to taste. Add diced apple and half the shredded red cabbage; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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

Add bbq sauce to pan; stir until everything is coated. Turn off heat and stir in butter until melted.

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

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