Instant Pot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken Tacos with Ranch Corn Slaw.
Weeknight style Instant Pot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken Tacos…with spicy avocado jalapeño ranch and sweet corn slaw. Because loaded tacos are just better. Shredded chicken in a spicy BBQ beer sauce stuffed into warmed tortillas to make the best saucy tacos. All made in the instant pot (along with slow cooker and stove-top variations). Serve each taco with a creamy, spicy avocado jalapeño sauce, fresh corn slaw, and a little cheddar cheese too. The perfect weeknight dinner…comes together in minutes and is so delicious too! Bonus, this saucy BBQ chicken is great leftover and piled high onto your favorite tortilla chips from some seriously delicious BBQ chicken nachos.
Say hello to your new favorite weeknight taco. I know, BBQ chicken tacos sound a little off, but trust me, these are so good. Habitual actually, because anything with sweet and spicy BBQ sauce is always fingerlickin’ good.
The one thing I have on my mind right now more than anything is back to school. Somehow we have entered into late August. Little sister Asher is headed back to school this Thursday, and sadly summer is starting to wind down. Just writing that has me a little sad. Most summers I’m ready to move ahead and enter into fall. But this year, I wish summer could stay a bit longer. Anyone else?
So with that mindset, I’m holding onto summer in every which way possible, and trying to incorporate all the summer produce I can get my hands on. Today it’s corn, tomorrow it’ll be plums…then more corn, zucchini, herbs, sweet peaches, and everything else. These seasonal recipes are always my favorite and these tacos are no exception. Not only are these tacos easy to make, they’re a great way to use up summer cabbage, corn, and herbs. They’re also perfect for busy weeknights. And even better for upcoming Monday night football…currently all my brothers and dad seem to talk about these days. They’re also just plain delicious.
So DELICIOUS.
Here is how you make these BBQ beer pulled chicken tacos.
First up, you can make this chicken in the instant pot, the slow cooker, or on the stove-top. I wanted to make sure that everyone could enjoy these saucy tacos so I gave directions for all.
You’ll want to combine the chicken with a few seasonings, your favorite beer, and your go-to BBQ sauce. I’m a huge fan of my homemade BBQ sauce. I also really like Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce, which is what I use when I don’t make my own. You can either cook quickly in the instant pot, or cook low and slow in the slow cooker. For this recipe, either option is just as good. It just depends on how little or how much time you have. Once September hits, I always prefer slow cooking so that warming smells can run through my house. It’s always kind of cozy to slow cook once the weather cools off a bit. But until then, I use the instant pot.
Now, if you don’t love beer or just don’t drink it, you can easily use chicken broth, or even apple cider, in place of the beer. The beer adds a deep flavor to the sauce, but it’s definitely not a must, so do what works best for you!
While the chicken is cooking, make the avocado ranch, which I took straight out of the original HBH cookbook. I LOVE this ranch so freaking much. It’s light, healthy, tangy, and really great with so many things. It’s just a simple mix of ripe avocado, tangy buttermilk, herbs, spicy jalapeño, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of salt. Simple, but good.
The ranch is also used in the sweet corn slaw, which is just shredded cabbage, grilled corn, and chives. Tossing the slaw with the ranch gives it so much flavor, but keeps the recipe incredibly fresh and simple too.
Once the chicken is finished cooking, shred, and stuff it into warmed tortillas. Then add sharp cheddar cheese, plenty of slaw, and extra ranch for serving.
It’s a very different taco, but again, trust me. These tacos are a game-changer…
And speaking of games. These are not only great for busy weeknights, but how fun will these be for Monday (Thursday+Sunday) night football! The chicken can slow cook all day, then everyone can build their own tacos for dinner.
Easy, fun, and all-around good. Excited to have these tacos in my rotation.
Oh, and a meal prep tip for you! You can easily make a big batch of this chicken on Sunday or Monday nights. Then just serve up throughout the week. You can use the chicken in tacos, incorporate into salads for lunch, or my personal favorite…repurpose the chicken to make some serious KILLER nachos. Oh my gosh, that will be so good, you must do this!
If you make these instant pot BBQ beer pulled chicken tacos, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Instant Pot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken Tacos.
Key Ingredient: chicken
Shredded chicken in a spicy BBQ beer sauce stuffed into warmed tortillas to make. All made in the instant pot. Serve each taco with a creamy, spicy avocado jalapeño sauce, fresh corn slaw, and a little cheddar cheese too.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup of your favorite beer, or use chicken broth (I use Pumpkin beer)
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 cups grilled or steamed corn
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- warmed corn or flour tortillas and shredded sharp cheddar cheese, for serving
Avocado Ranch
- 1 avocado, halved
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
- juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- kosher salt
Instructions
Instant Pot
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1. In the bowl of your instant pot, combine the chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon, 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce, the beer, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high pressure/manual for 8 minutes. Once done cooking, use the natural or quick release function and release the steam.
2. Switch the instant pot to sauté and cook 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Shred with two forks. Add remaining BBQ sauce, if desired.
3. Meanwhile, make the ranch. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, adding additional buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to thin the sauce.
4. To make the slaw, add the cabbage to a bowl with a few spoonfuls of the ranch and toss to combine. Add the corn, cilantro and chives, and season with salt.
5. Stuff the cheese and chicken into the warmed tortillas. Top with slaw and addition ranch. Enjoy!
Slow Cooker
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1. In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the chicken, chili powder, paprika, cinnamon, 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce, the beer, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Once the chicken is done cooking, shred with two forks. Stir in the cilantro and remaining BBQ sauce, if desired.
2. Follow the directions as directed above for steps 3-5.
Stove-Top
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1. Combine the chicken, chili powder, paprika, cinnamon, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and sear the chicken on both sides, about 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce and the beer. Cover and simmer the chicken for 1-2 hours. If the sauce gets too thick, add additional beer to thin the sauce out. Once the chicken is done cooking, shred with two forks and stir in the cilantro and remaining BBQ sauce, if desired.
2. Follow the directions as directed above for steps 3-5.
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Looks delicious! We recently bought an instant pot for our RV travels. Always looking for yummy recipes. What size pot was this written for? Thanks!
Hi! This recipe is written for an 8 quart instant pot. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Thank you for sharing this and also the recipe for homemade BBQ sauce. I have never cooked with beer before and I can not wait to try this!! It looks incredible and I am sure it will taste amazing! Just in time for Taco Tuesday 😀
I hope you love this recipe Sheenam! Taco Tuesday is the best! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Awesome! Will definitely give this a try soon!
Question on the Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce — i see that it’s unsweetened. I am interested since I go low on sugar typically, but I’m curious how you’d describe the flavor? Is it obvious that it’s missing sweetness, or do the ingredients balance it out? It’s not cheap stuff, but if you recommend it and it’s not too obviously bland I’d try it!
Hey Jen! To me the lack of sweetness is not even noticeable. The ketchup is so good with a real tomato flavor and perfectly seasoned. Not the least bit bland! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Can you tell me which tortillas you use? They always look so good!
Hi Maddie! I use Mission brand tortillas! Let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan!
Obsessed with you and your blog and your recipes! My brother has celiac and needs everything to be gluten free. Is there a substitue for beer you can suggest?
All the best!
Rana
Hey Rana! You can simply just use chicken broth or even just omit it from the recipe completely. You will loose a little flavor, but nothing major at all! Also! Sharing a link to some really great gluten free beer options below. Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
https://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/beer/slideshow/10-gluten-free-beers-that-actually-taste-good
Hi Tieghan! Your instructions don’t say when to incorporate the corn. Do you mix it in with the cabbage or simply sprinkle it over the top of the taco after it’s all put together. I plan on making these this weekend…they look delicious! Thank you!
Hi Linda! You should stir the corn into the cabbage. Recipe is all fixed. So sorry about that! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This recipe is amazing!!! Tried it yesterday and yes, this will be a new family favorite:)
Amazing!! Thank you so much Amanda! xTieghan
Made this almost exactly as written and it was fantastic! The slaw was so good. I’ll probably double it next time because it will be gone long before we finish the chicken. I used regular chili powder instead of chipotle chili powder and it worked perfectly well.
Thank you Maya! xTieghan
We made these last night and we couldn’t stop eating! Followed the instructions using the instant pot and dinner was ready in no time. Looking forward to making them again!
Thank you so much Kara! I am so glad you enjoyed this! xTieghan
Fantastic recipe! My kids were going crazy for it and we felt like we were in Mexico. I have another pork recipe that I’ve made in the past that takes all day. This was so much quicker and with the same deep flavored results. Thanks for increasing my family favorite recipe folder.
Thank you so much Nancy! I am so glad you and your kids loved this recipe! xTieghan
Hello,
‘How long and at what temp should I set my oven if I use my Cast iron Dutch Oven?
Hi there Furey! Directions for the stove-top are listed just below the slow cooker directions. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
You never disappoint! The grocery store was out of cilantro so I made it without and it was still very good. I always look forward to trying your recipes.
On a side note, my daughter and son-in-law gave me your cookbook for Christmas, 2017 and I have been hooked ever since. I thank them often for it!!! I look forward to the arrival of your latest cookbook in October.
Thank you so much Rose! So glad you loved this recipe and I hope you love the book as well! xTieghan
Hello!
At what temp and for how long would you recommend for doing this in a cast iron dutch oven in the oven?
Thank you!
Hi there Furey! Directions for the stove-top are listed just below the slow cooker directions. If you want to bake the chicken, bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
ridiculous delicious!!!!!
Thank you so much Jill! xTieghan
Made this for dinner last night with the Crock Pot. Absolutely fantastic! Really easy to make too. Never can get enough of the Mexican inspired recipes!
Thank you so much Aline! xTieghan
I just love the idea of this recipe. Your photos make it look so appealing that I will be preparing this in my slow cooker this week. I think I have everything except the avocados but I can get those tomorrow! Thanks for the recipe and photos.
Thank you so much! I hope you love this recipe if you get a chance to try it! xTieghan
For meal prep purposes what’s the best way to store the ranch and how long will it last? Thanks!
Hi Tanya! I would store the ranch in a glass container, in the fridge. It will keep for 2 days, but after that the color may get funky because of the avocado. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This is going to be a new staple in our house!
Love that! Thank you Alyssa! xTieghan
Loved this recipe! Will definitely be making again!
Thank you Taylor! xTieghan
These were SO good and simple to make! I used a spicy bbq sauce that we already had, and also also added a bit more jalapeño to the avocado dressing (we like spice..), and it was delicious. My husband and sons told me to definitely make this a part of the ‘regular rotation’ menu items! My only question was about perhaps tweaking it to also be able to use it as a raspberry chipotle sauce? I’ve been looking for a good raspberry chipotle bbq sauce for chicken wings, and this seemed like it would be perfect, if I maybe added some raspberry purée or jelly. Any thoughts on how I might be able to do that?
Hey Jennifer!! You could add 1/4 cup raspberry jam to the sauce and simmer it on the stove to meld the ingredients together. I am sure that would be delicious! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I am so glad you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I made this last night and it was wonderful! It was easy, made the house smell enticing, and tasted great!My husband doesn’t like avocado so he just used plain ranch dressing on his. I made the ranch per your directions. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Thank you so much! xTieghan
This is SO good! Probably the best chicken I’ve ever had and it paired well with the slaw and avocado ranch, which was also delicious. I’ll be making this chicken again and again. Can’t get enough!
Thank you so much Berglind! xTieghan
Fantastic tacos! I made them Friday using the slow cooker and we ate them throughout the weekend. The slaw and avocado ranch were amazing and stayed fresh for the two days that they lasted. My husband complimented that they were better than the tacos from his favorite food truck and requested that they make it back on the menu this week. Thank you for this and for all of your fabulous recipes!
So glad you guys try my recipes! SO amazing to hear! Thank you Katie! xTieghan
I made this recipe once already and put it on sliders instead of tacos- so good!! Making it again as tacos this time but I didn’t notice the first time there’s garlic in the ingredients list for the chicken but it’s not mentioned in the instructions- i added it but didn’t remember this from last time! (Garlic never hurts!)
Love your recipes though!
Thank you so much Karen! I am so glad you loved this! xTieghan
I really want to try this recipe, however before I go head first and consume this amazing looking dish, I wanted to know how you calculated the calorie count and serving size.
I see that you stated this recipe is roughly 4770 calories for all 6 servings. Can you please describe the number of tacos you accounted for per serving size? This way I can determine how many tacos I can eat without going above my desired caloric intake.
Hi Maddie! I think a serving would be about 2-3 tacos! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made this for supper tonight, it was so delicious. I’m from South Africa, so we don’t have ranch dressing here at all, and I loved this avo version. Thanks so much, you do great work 🙂
You are too sweet! I am so glad you loved this recipe! xTieghan
As I was making this I realized that the instructions forget to tell you to add the 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Don’t forget to include this!
Super tasty! The slaw with corn is so tasty and adds a nice crunch. Perfect for a summer night.
Thank you so much Katie! I am so glad you loved this! xTieghan
We made these for dinner tonight. The flavors worked really well together. Our family likes a bit of spice/heat so we enjoyed the spice/heat, but others may wish to reduce the chipotle chili powder and the jalapeno in the sauce. Might use the leftover chicken for BBQ chicken pizza!
I am so glad you loved this Mikaela! Thank you so much! xTieghan
This is delicious! A satisfying constrast of flavors with the sweet bbq sauce & tangy slaw. Did the slow cooker version & turned out well. Used jarred tame jalapeños to reduce heat for children.
Amazing!! Thank you so much Cam! xTieghan
This was so good! Made it for dinner tonight. Big hit!
Thank you Sheran!! I am so glad you loved this one! xTieghan
Hi! I’m making these in the slow cooker right now and have a question! Garlic powder is listed in the ingredients, but I don’t see where you incorporate that into the dish. Is it part of the seasonings you add to the pot with the bbq, chili pepper, and cinnamon? Also- I’m obsessed with your recipes. I make at least two a week and my whole family goes WILD over everything. You’re amazing.
Hey Ameara!! The garlic powder should be added with the seasonings. Recipe is all fixed! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! AND Thank you! You are so sweet and I am happy you are enjoying my recipes! xTieghan
Have made this recipe twice. So good! I have pork shoulder in freezer going to try with pork instead of chicken!
I am so glad you have been enjoying this one! I hope it turns out just as well for you with pork!! xTieghan
Hi, looking to make this for a party. How do you suggest to make it ahead of time?
Hello HC! You could make this a day ahead and then store properly in the refrigerator before the party. Then I’d suggest reheating in the slow cooker or instant pot slowly and then the meat can stay warm during the party for folks to make their own tacos. Let me know if you have any other questions. Hope that helps and you have a great party! X Kelly
I made this on the stove top and it was delicious! Any tips on how we make this ahead for a party?
How would you change this to fit a 6QT Instant Pot?
Hey Tina, you don’t need to make any changes. This will be great as written. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan ???
Hi Tieghan,great recipe!to adapt it to my son’s taste I have substituted bell pepper with carrots and used cubed chicken breast.bye from Italy!
I am so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you Michela! xTieghan
Outstanding!!! A few notes…
I didn’t have buttermilk so subbed milk with a half T lemon juice in dressing. Still delicious.
I had twice as many servings of meat and dressing as I did slaw mix, so I’ll definitely double the cabbage/corn/chives next time. It all worked perfectly together and the slaw went quick!
I am so glad you loved this Allison! Thank you so much! xTieghan
These tacos were delicious! I halved the recipe and had to make a few substitutions based on what we had in the kitchen but the hubby finished them all! I substituted the ranch with an avocado/cilantro/greek yogurt sauce and it was still just as delicious. Will definitely be making these again soon. Thanks for the menu inspiration!
Thank you Carrie! I am so glad you loved these! xTieghan
We made this – instant pot version – for a “cook the books” potluck (at which all dishes were recipes by Tieghan Gerard), and it was a big hit! We did a test run the week before and then tweaked a few things, to positive effect, and here are those notes: skinless boneless thighs are juicier than breasts; use a BBQ sauce that is not overly sweet (e.g. original, not honey); be sure to reduce the sauce before you shred the chicken (otherwise it stays soupy); the sauce takes more like 15 minutes to reduce enough – don’t quit too soon! We’ll definitely make again.
Hi Amanda! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Yesssss! I made this tonight for a Superbowl food day at work tomorrow and I can’t stop eating it. I made it with bottled barbecue sauce, but next time I’ll try the recipe for it. I’m already looking forward to making this again.
Wow love that! I am really glad this turned out so well for you and everyone! Thank you! xTieghan
Made these today. So so good. I loved being able to do it in the instant pot. Even my picky kid liked them. She wants them as a bbq pulled chicken sandwich tomorrow night 😉
Yes! That is so great to hear! Thank you for trying this! xTieghan
I’m following the recipe exactly but as soon as my instant pot pressurized and the clock started ticking down, I got a “burn warning”. I opened it up and nothing was burning/sticking so I just am going to try to do it again… did anyone else experience this/any ideas on how to avoid? Other than that, smells delicious and excited to try!!
Hey Kate! I am so sorry for the trouble. I have never had the burn message appear on my instant pot, so I am completely stumped. Is there enough liquid in the pot when cooking?
Some people have mentioned getting this on their IP recipes and I am starting to wonder if it is a malfunction with the instant pot. What version do you have?
Again so sorry for the trouble! Please let me know if you have any other questions. xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! While you have other lovely vegetarian recipes… I cannot stop thinking about this one and would love to know your suggestion(s) for swaps for the chicken. I was thinking pulled jackfruit but have not cooked with that yet. Thanks! Jessica
HI! I am not familiar with jackfruit so it is hard for me to say, but that does sound like a great idea! You could also use cauliflower florets, which I am sure would be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
delish. Everyone voted to make again!
Thank you Sarah! xTieghan
Can you sub buttermilk with something else?
Hi Vivian! You could try subbing yogurt for the buttermilk. I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
Loved!!! Thank you! If I choose to use pork would the cooking time be the same? Thanks!
Hi Sarah,
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Yes keep everything the same for pork. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This recipe looks delicious. Do I need to adjust the cooking time on my Instant Pot if it is a 6 quart?
Thanks!
Hi Jill,
No need to adjust. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan!
First off, this recipe sounds amazing – I can’t wait to try it!! But, I’m vegetarian so chicken is not an option for me.. I’ve heard a lot of good things about jackfruit (have yet to try it still) – do you think that could work as a sub for the chicken in this recipe? And if it does, can I still follow the same instructions for the slow cooker that you have written?
Thanks!
Jessica
HI! I am not familiar with jackfruit so it is hard for me to say, but that does sound like a great idea! You could also use cauliflower florets, which I am sure would be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Hi! So excited to make this recipe today! My husband is allergic to avocados. Any recommendation on what to do for the ranch dip? Thanks!
Hi Kate,
Just go ahead and leave the avocado out. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This was a very tasty recipe! I made a few changes: I sautéed half an onion, a jalapeño pepper, and five sweet red peppers in the olive oil before browning the chicken, just to give it a bit more flavor. It seemed like a lot of sauce, so I cut the BBQ to just a cup and a half and added more beer, plus some lime juice and hot sauce. The chicken was very tender, even cooked on a stove top, and good in a taco with cabbage, cotija, roasted sweet potatoes and black beans. Next time I may add a bit less barbecue sauce and a bit more hot sauce, but it is also tasty just as its written. Thank you!
Thank you Holly!! I am so glad this recipe turned out so well for you! I hope you continue to enjoy this and others of mine! xTieghan
I just love the flavor of these – and we tend to use the chicken just as a main dish without tacos or sometimes as pulled chicken sandwiches too. So yum. One question for you I’m not sure you’ll see since it’s so far after your original post, but when you saute in the instant pot – lid off right? THe instructions say just to release the pressure but not lid off. I’m an IP newbie and I feel like when I make these I always get an instantpot error? BUt then I can’t remember from one time to the next so I make the mistake all over again.
Other than that these are fabu! Oh, and they work great with guinness btw – it’s the only beer i keep on hand.
Hi Jo,
So glad you enjoy this recipe. Yes, when you sauté it is with the lid off! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This looks amazing and I would love to make this week, except i detest cilantro! Do you think I can leave it out of the ranch and it would still have the correct consistency? Is there any I would need to use in place of the cilantro? Thank you so much!
Hi Melanie,
You can totally leave the cilantro out and use another herb that you do enjoy! I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
DELICIOUS!
Thank you so much Courtney! xTieghan
If I cut the recipe in half, will the cooking time (stove-top) be the same? 🙂
Hi Olivia,
Yes, I would keep everything the same! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Can this recipe be done with pork and if so how long would it take in the instant pot ?
Hi Emma,
Yes I would do high for 40 minutes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. xTieghan
WOW these were tasty. I had half a bird leftover from beer can chicken recipe, so just threw that in a saute pan with the rest of the ingredients and shredded it. Added jalapeno to the slaw. Made three “street” tacos for each of us, but my hubs went back for even more!
Amazing!! Thank you so much for trying this one, Kayti! xTieghan
Apart from yogurt are there any other alternatives to the buttermilk?
I forgot to buy it when I was at the shops and hoping I could use something else I might have at home.
Super excited to make these!
Hi Rachel! You could mix 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice OR white vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and that will replace the buttermilk! I hope you love this recipe! Please let me know if there are any other questions I can help with! xTieghan
What sides do you typically serve with it. Making it for our camping trip
Hi Cynthia,
I like to do chips and guacamole and a few salsas. Some others would like rice and beans on the side. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This was so easy and SO GOOD. I did the slow cooker version and it was perfection!
Love that! Thank you Mallory! xTieghan
These tacos were amazing! I had never heard of Chipotle chili seasoning, it definitely gave the tacos an added punch of heat! I used the instant pot method. I also charred my corn on the grill – the slaw mixture was so refreshing. My family loved – will definitely be making these again!!
Thank you so much Caroline!! I am so glad this turned out so well for you and your family! xTieghan
I made this last night and it is sooo good!! And, EASY!! Highly recommend this recipe!
Thank you Dorothy!! xTieghan
These are so good!
Thank you Joselyn! I hope you continue to love these and other recipes of mine! xTieghan
It’s so hard to have a favorite HBH taco recipe. They are all amazing! This one was just as fabulous!
Haha you are too sweet! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
So I made this recipe in the instant pot and the BURN warning kept coming on. I was able to cancel the instant pot and switch to the oven. The meat was great, but how do you keep the BBQ sauce from scorching in the instant pot? I assume add more liquid, but BBQ is so sugary even then I wonder if it’s still burn??
Hi Sarah,
So sorry you had issues with the sauce, I haven’t had this problem, but I would recommend adding a touch of water to help prevent this. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Do you have a dairy free sub for the buttermilk in your ranch dressing? Thanks!
Hi Barbara,
I would recommend using tahini, it would be more of a tahini ranch but it would still be great! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
My family loved this recipe and we will be making this regularly from now on. The sauce is out of this world. I used the slow cooking method on high for three hours. It worked GREAT. Can’t wait to try this with different types of bbq sauces. Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much Ling Ling!! xTieghan
This was seriously so delicious!!! It was really flavorful and so easy to put together. One of my new faves for sure.
Thank you so much Mallory! xTieghan
HI,
I made it twice this week! I found a dairy free avocado ranch from Primal Kitchen and it worked great since I couldn’t make the buttermilk one. The entire family loved it!!! Fighting over the leftovers the next day. Your BBQ sauce is amazing! We used the extra sauce for burgers when we grilled today. Don’t hesitate and make these tacos!!!
Wow love that!! Thank you for trying these, Barbara! I hope you continue to love these and other recipes of mine! xTieghan
Follows recipe exactly and loved the flavor profile of this dish. The enhanced BBQ flavors combined with the fresh corn, cabbage and cilantro. Pop. Pop. Pop. Thanks for a great recipe. Husband even loved it.
Love that! Thank you so much for trying this one, Mistie! xTieghan
Hi!!! I am making this on Thursday for friends but am looking for a side dish to have with it. Can you make any recommendations?
Hey Arielle,
Here are some great side dishes that would work well here!
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/corn-tomato-and-avocado-chickpea-salad/
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/the-best-potato-salad/
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/caprese-prosciutto-farro-salad/
I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This is another great recipe you’ve given us! The BBQ sauce was super easy to make – I used my slow cooker – and the flavor is incredible. The slaw was yummy, but that AVOCADO RANCH sauce was SO GOOD! I’ll make that over and over to use on many other things.I like my tacos with corn tortillas, and these parts come together easily for a delicious meal! Thank you!
Thank you Diane!! I am really happy this turned out so well for you!! xTieghan
If I wanted to double this recipe, would I double all the seasonings or just double the chicken
Looks so good and I know we will want left overs
Yes!! I am really glad this turned out well for you! xTieghan
I only made the chicken, but holy cow is it delicious. Excellent recipe! Thank you!
Thank you so much Ilan! xTieghan
I have some pork tenderloin in the fridge. Do you think I could use that instead of the chicken?
Hey Kelly,
Sure that would be great! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Simple, delicious, and no oven needed, which is a win for this Texas girl during the summer!
Love to hear that! Thank you Christina! xTieghan
Big hit with the family tonight But everything I make of yours is a big hit. My daughter who’s expecting goes Mom she’s amazing. Can you make me her Cheddar bacon grilled cheese tomorrow? Sure anything to make you happy before the baby arrives.
Then follows with my birthday is next month can you buy me her cookbook Absolutely then you can cook for me.
Haha wow that is really amazing! I am so glad you all loved this and have been enjoying my recipes! So sweet to hear! Thank you Marie! xTieghan
How long would you cook bone in chicken thighs in the instant pot?
Hey Kate,
I would do 12 minutes on high. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I made these and they tasted wonderful but how can you make the sauce thicken? There was too much liquid in the chicken so it made the tortilla soggy. 🙁 I doubled the recipe but didn’t double the bbq sauce and beer because I thought that would be too much. Any suggestions?
Hey Sohui,
You can try simmering the sauce with some cornstarch to thicken it up next time. I hope this helps! xTieghan
This is a great recipe !!!
Thank you Sunny! xTieghan
New family favourite
This was the first meal I made in my instant pot and it was a success!
Thank you 😊👍
Thank you so much Shivani! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
So quick, so easy! And delicious to boot! Thank you!!
Thank you so much Kelly! xTieghan
I didn’t have access to a crockpot or instant pot and I was reluctant to do the stovetop method, but it turned out absolutely great! The chicken was so delicious and easy to make even on the stovetop (cooked quick and made great shredded chicken) and the slaw and dressing were also amazing!
So happy to hear this turned out so well for you, Natalie! Thank you for trying it!! xTieghan
This will be my third recipe that I have tried from your website, so I am very excited! Do you have the name of the pumpkin beer that you used? Would love to use something like that especially for the fall season!
Hey Katie,
I like to use Pumking, but any pumpkin beer will do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
OHMYGOSH. 😀 When I change the number of servings to anything to anything else, it says ‘Infinity cups of…’ everything! HAHA! So funny. It seems to be just this recipe, as I’ve checked other pages and have changed the servings size many times. Just thought you’d like to know. 😀
Oh boy! Thank you for letting me know, Lesley!! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
The best meal I have ever made!!
Wow that is so amazing to hear! Thank you Colleen! xTieghan
Can’t wait to make this!
Buttermilk is so hard to find here – could I use green yogurt or regular milk to replace you think?
Thanks 🙂
Hey Meagan,
I think either one of those would be fine to use. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
Made this for dinner and the family loved it!
Hey Jessica,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Sooooo yummy! Drool-worthy, for sure! I feel like I need to add those spices to my BBQ sauces ALL the time now! One question: our instant pot kept displaying “burn”… Usually when there isn’t enough liquid, but I followed the recipe? Some pieces had char, but in a good way! Just want to make sure that doesn’t ruin the pot?!
Hey Julia,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a go, I am thrilled it was enjoyed! So sorry I’ve never seen this happen on my instant pot. Happy New Year! xTieghan
does the type of beer used matter? i have negra modelo and was wondering if i can use that instead of pumpkin beer?
Hey Anna,
That will work just fine. I hope you love the recipe, let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made this for dinner tonight! Will be making again!
Hey Megan,
Thanks so much for trying out this recipe, I am thrilled that you liked it! I hope you have a great week:) xTieghan
Excellent! We all enjoyed this. It was on the spicy 🌶 side for me. I now know that chipotle chili powder is much more potent than regular. I’m the wimp in the family. I’ll try using regular chili powder or half & half next time. Love your recipes.
Hey Barrie,
Thanks so much for trying out this recipe, I am thrilled that you liked it! I hope you have a great week:) xTieghan
Love your recipes. I really just wanted to say how impressed I am that you manage to take the time out to reply to all of these questions. Just scrolling through, I was able to answer the question I had regarding bbq sauce.
Thank you.
Hey Tasha,
Thank you so much for giving the recipe a go, I am so glad you loved it! xTieghan
Can this recipe be used with pork?
Hey Marian,
Yes, pork would work well here! I hope love the recipe. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Holy moly, these are soooooo good. Made them tonight for dinner for my family of 5, and even my 3 kiddos absolutely loved them. So crazy good.
Hey Rachel,
I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
Thank you for this. We make these every week. So delicious yet simple enough to make while my toddlers are running around!
Hey Katie,
Awesome! So glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xTieghan
Easy, delicious, fun! Nuff said! 😂
Hey Chuck,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Thank you for another delicious recipe. My whole crew LOVED these and they are picky. Also, i don’t have an insta pot. I just cooked the chicken on the oven as directed and it worked perfectly!
Hey Meg,
Awesome!! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan