BOURBON BARBECUE CHICKEN TACOS

Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos image

I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on barbecue for the theme. Even my father enjoyed this taco, and he doesn't care for tacos. -LaDale Hymer, Cleveland, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons bourbon, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
SALSA:
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 medium limes, zested and juiced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Minced cilantro, optional

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients and 2 tablespoons bourbon. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 165°, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; stir in remaining bourbon. Heat through., Meanwhile, for salsa, combine corn, red pepper, onion, lime juice, lime zest, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. Serve chicken in tortillas with salsa. If desired, top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.