Easy Barbacoa Tacos with Chicken
Our Barbacoa Taco Recipe Kit is made in the heart of Mexico using a traditional Barbacoa Recipe. It has layers of flavour from Mexican dried chillies and a unique blend of Mexican spices and garlic for a taco filling with a deliciously smoky and spicy flavour.
Flavour Notes: A blend of Chipotle, Ancho and Guajillo chillies for depth of smoky flavour. Bay leaf, coriander seeds and mexican oregano for signature aromatic Mexican flavour
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Prep time
2 MINS
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Cook time
15 MINS
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Total time
17 MINS
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Ideal for
Dinner -
Make it
Mexcian -
Serves
2 - 3
Nutrition: Per serving
kcal fat saturates carbs sugars fibre protein salt
Found in the
Mexican Section
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 400g boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite size chunks
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 bunch of coriander, finely chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
How to make it
- Heat up a pan over high heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil.
- When hot, add the chicken, stir and fry for 3 minutes.
- Add the spice blend, cook for another 2 minutes to release the aromatics.
- Add the smaller base flavour sachet and cook for a further 2 – 3 more minutes and stir
- Stir in the larger main sauce sachet, reduce the heat and cover with a lid for 7 minutes
- Warm the Gran Luchito Soft Tacos or Gran Luchito Corn Tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each taco with the Barbacoa chicken and garnish generously with chopped coriander and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.
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FAQs
What cut of chicken should I use?
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are often preferred because they stay juicier when braised. You can use chicken breasts if desired, but you’ll need to watch carefully so they don’t dry out. If using bone-in pieces, account for extra cooking time and slightly different texture.
What dietary or adaptation notes should I consider?
If you want a low-carb version, you can serve the chicken barbacoa without tortillas, maybe over salad or cauliflower rice.
If you’re avoiding dairy keep the toppings simple (onion, cilantro, lime) and skip cheese.
If you want a vegan/vegetarian you’d need to substitute the chicken with a plant protein (jackfruit, mushrooms, tofu) and adapt accordingly.
What does “barbacoa” mean, and how does chicken fit in?
The word barbacoa originally refers to a traditional Mexican cooking method: slow-cooking meat (often lamb, goat, beef) in an earth oven or in a pit, wrapped in leaves and surrounded by hot stones.
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