Slow Cooker Bourbon BBQ Chicken Tacos | with corn salsa

These slow cooker bourbon BBQ chicken tacos are the perfect dump-and-go recipe for busy weeknights, dinner parties, taco night, and more! This easy and delicious recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Plus I’ve added my quick and easy corn salsa recipe too. Which turns these tacos into a real show-stopper! 

I’m always down for tacos, breakfast, lunch, supper, late-night snack, it’s hard to go wrong with tacos, and they will forever be one of my favorite things to eat! That being said, however, I don’t actually get around to making tacos very often.

Partly because my family doesn’t like to break from their usual Mexican-inspired recipes. And partly because I don’t usually have the time to prep tacos, especially during the week. 

Needless to say, these slow cooker BBQ chicken tacos have been a real game-changer for me! While the ingredient list might seem a little long at first glance, these tacos truly are beyond easy to make. Not to mention you probably have everything you need to make them on hand already. 

This slow cooker taco recipe is perfect for busy weekdays, late suppers, and days when you just don’t feel like cooking. Simply toss everything in your slow cooker and you’re all set.

I included my super easy corn salsa as part of this recipe, as I feel it adds a fun and delicious pop of flavor and color! But feel free to skip it if you’re short on time.

And while the bourbon is totally optional in these slow cooker tacos, I would highly recommend adding it. It adds a delicious depth of flavor to this recipe!  

Bourbon BBQ Chicken Tacos with Corn Salas

Equipment

•  slow cooker/crock pot. 

Ingredients

For the slow cooker chicken tacos/homemade barbecue sauce 

• ketchup
• red onion, diced
• brown sugar
• Worcestershire sauce
• maple syrup
• apple cider vinegar
• dry or fresh parsley
• garlic, minced
• freshly ground black pepper
• bourbon, optional
• boneless skinless chicken breasts. If you don’t mind taking the extra time to de-bone your chicken, you can also use chicken thighs and chicken legs for this recipe 

for the corn salsa 

• frozen corn, thawed
• red bell pepper
• red onion
• lime juice
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

serving/topping ideas

• corn or flour tortillas, I used both!
• shredded cheese
• fresh cilantro
• lime halves
• sour cream
• black beans
• cotija cheese
• hot sauce

How To Make Slow Cooker Bourbon BBQ Chicken Tacos

Place your chicken breasts in the slower cooker, followed by the remaining chicken/bourbon BBQ sauce ingredients. Mix roughly, then place the cover on your slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. 

While your chicken is cooking combine the corn salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Place the salsa in the fridge until ready to use.

Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the breasts from the slow cooker, and shred the chicken using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to your slow cooker and stir to combine. Turn to the keep warm setting and cover.  Allow the chicken to continue cooking while you prep the rest of your taco toppings, and get your corn salsa out of the fridge. 

I like to serve my chicken right from the slow cooker, but you can transfer it to a large bowl, or a shallow dish before serving if you like.

Place a tortilla of choice on a large plate, and top with a scoop of shredded chicken, a sprinkle of cheese, and a generous helping of corn salsa. Serve with a lime wedge and any of your other favorite taco toppings.

Enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

Any leftover bourbon BBQ chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days! Any leftover corn salsa can be covered tightly with plastic wrap or moved to an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days. 

If you would like your corn salsa to have a little extra flavor, try adding some chili powder or crushed red pepper to it! 

I like to use frozen corn kernels for this recipe, but you can also use canned corn or fresh sweet corn. 

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