Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos
Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos layer tender shredded chicken with a balanced chipotle barbecue sauce that’s both smoky and lightly sweet. The gentle heat from chipotle and jalapeño meets tangy vinegar and warm spices, making each bite bold yet approachable. Serve these tacos for casual weeknight dinners or game-day spreads with warm corn tortillas and your favorite fresh toppings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 23
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken, 1/2 of the onion, and 6 garlic cloves in a pot. Add water to cover and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 3
Remove the chicken from the pot. Discard the garlic and the cooking water. Shred the chicken when cool enough to handle.
- 4
Mix the ketchup, beer, vinegar, jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, ground chili pepper, mustard, cumin, paprika, and salt in a bowl to make the sauce.
- 5
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining onion and the minced garlic; cook until the onion has softened and is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until well combined and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Serve the chicken mixture in tortillas.
- Calories 371.49 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 25.52 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 44.64 g 16%
- Total Fat 5.93 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.96 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.97 mg High 32%
- Sodium 637.32 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 1.64 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 10.05 g --
- Added Sugars 4.32 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 143.71 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 394.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 24.97 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 23.59 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Brown Sugar, Corn Tortilla, and Dried Chipotle Chile. Each serving provides about 371.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Brown Sugar, Corn Tortilla, Dried Chipotle Chile, Dry Mustard. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 371.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos healthy?
- Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 371.49 calories and 25.52 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 637.32 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.96 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.32 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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