Some days you just don’t have the time or patience for elaborate meal prep or complicated recipes, we get that.
Lucky for us, Niall Kirkland’s on hand with these super-simple BBQ chicken tacos that are bursting with flavour, oozing with melted cheesy goodness, and can be made in less than 20 minutes.
Serves 3
Ingredients
- 400g chicken breast (cubed)
- 1 tsp. garlic granules
- 1 tsp. paprika
- Salt & pepper to season
- 75ml Sugar-Free Sauce (BBQ)
- 1 tbsp. 100% Coconut Oil
- 2 bell peppers (diced)
- 6 mini tortillas
- 60g low-fat cheddar (grated)
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
Optional toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Coriander
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Firstly, add your chicken, garlic granules, paprika, salt, pepper and Sugar-Free Sauce (BBQ) to a large bowl and mix together.
- Next, heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a large frying pan and add the chicken.
- Fry the chicken for 7-8 minutes on a medium heat, stirring regularly until it’s cooked through and then remove from heat.
- Now, add the peppers to the pan and fry for a few minutes, or until the pepper is charred slightly.
- Next, on a lined baking tray, build your tacos — starting with mini tortillas, grated cheddar, cooked chicken and then red onion.
- Bake the tacos for 8 minutes, top with shredded lettuce and coriander, and enjoy!
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Lauren is a recipe writer and English Literature graduate who firmly believes in a balanced approach to fitness. She has always been a keen swimmer and, in recent years, has discovered the benefits of weight training and hot yoga. When she's not in the gym, you'll find her cooking up new recipes or enjoying brunch with her friends, having moved on from her student days of living on pasta.