Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock
Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock feature tender, beer-braised chicken infused with a gentle malt richness and a kick of cayenne and jalapeño. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with melted Mexican cheese, they balance heat, tangy enchilada sauce, and savory depth. Perfect for a casual dinner or game-day spread when you want bold, crowd-pleasing flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 10
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a large pot and season it with fajita seasoning and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Pour the water and beer over the chicken.
- 3
Cook the chicken over medium heat until the meat falls off the bone and is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour, adding more water if the liquid reduces too much.
- 4
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Transfer the chicken from the broth mixture to a work surface to cool slightly, reserving the broth mixture.
- 6
Combine the enchilada sauce, jalapeno peppers, onion, and about 1/4 cup of the chicken broth mixture in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until the onions are softened, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Remove the meat from the chicken and shred it into the enchilada sauce mixture; mix well.
- 8
Warm the tortillas on a grill pan over medium-low heat.
- 9
Spoon the chicken mixture into each corn tortilla and top with Mexican cheese blend.
- Calories 394.27 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 45.86 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 20.53 g 7%
- Total Fat 11.77 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.05 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.61 mg High 49%
- Sodium 916.67 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 2.66 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.93 g --
- Added Sugars 2.62 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 175.73 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 0.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 100.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 35.09 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Tortilla, and Enchilada Sauce. Each serving provides about 394.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Tortilla, Enchilada Sauce, Fajita Seasoning. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 394.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock healthy?
- Shredded Chicken Tacos with Shiner Bock has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 394.27 calories and 45.86 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 916.67 mg (40% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.05 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.62 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, 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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