Name: Tangy BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Ingredients: ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 cup tangy BBQ sauce (divided); 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 12-14 small flour or corn tortillas; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (or 1 tbsp sauce); 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Juice of 2 limes (divided); Toppings: cilantro lime slaw, avocado, lime wedges, cotija cheese

Juicy chicken slow-cooked in a zesty, tangy BBQ sauce until fall-apart tender. Shredded and piled into warm tortillas with slaw and lime—this fun, flavor-packed taco night is pure crockpot magic.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Tangy BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos are an absolute winner: the chicken becomes insanely tender and soaks up a sauce that hits every note—smoky, sweet, spicy, and bright with vinegar and lime. It’s a true dump-and-go recipe that delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavor with almost zero hands-on time. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, game day, or feeding a crowd, the leftovers taste even better the next day. The tangy sauce cuts through the richness, so every bite stays fresh and craveable. Serve with simple toppings and watch everyone build their dream taco—this is the kind of meal that instantly puts smiles on faces and becomes an instant family favorite!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use thighs: They stay moist and shred beautifully.
Add sauce in stages: Reserve some to stir in after shredding for max flavor.
Brighten at the end: Lime juice and fresh cilantro wake up the sauce.
Crisp the chicken: Quick broil after shredding adds delicious texture.
Warm tortillas properly: Steam in foil or lightly char over flame.
Double the batch: Freezes perfectly—future taco nights are covered.
Control the heat: Adjust hot sauce or chipotle to your spice level.

Yield: 14 Tacos

Tangy BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos

Zesty, tangy BBQ pulled chicken in warm tortillas—crowd-pleasing tacos made easy!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup tangy BBQ sauce (divided)
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
12-14 small flour or corn tortillas
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (or 1 tbsp sauce)
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Juice of 2 limes (divided)
Toppings: cilantro lime slaw, avocado, lime wedges, cotija cheese

Instructions

Layer the flavor: Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker—your taco party is about to begin!
Make the sauce: Whisk ¾ cup BBQ sauce, vinegar, honey, chipotle, spices, salt, and juice of 1 lime.
Coat completely: Pour sauce over chicken and toss so every piece is drenched in tangy goodness.
Set it & forget it: Cook on low 6 hours or high 3-4 hours—until chicken shreds with a fork.
Shred like a pro: Transfer chicken to a board and shred with two forks—it’ll fall apart effortlessly.
Reserve the sauce: Pour crockpot juices into a bowl—you’ll use this liquid gold!
Crisp it up (optional): Spread shredded chicken on a baking sheet, drizzle with some juices, broil 3-5 minutes.
Re-sauce it: Return chicken to slow cooker, add reserved ¼ cup BBQ sauce + remaining lime juice—taste the magic!
Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in foil in oven or lightly char over flame—taco time!
Build your dream taco: Pile tangy chicken high, top with slaw, avocado, cotija, and an extra lime squeeze—dive in!

Notes

For extra tang, add a splash of pickle juice to the sauce.
Crisping step is optional but transforms texture—highly recommended!
Leftover chicken makes killer nachos, quesadillas, or BBQ bowls.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 207Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 75mgSodium 299mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 20g

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