Barbecue Chicken Tacos with Cabbage and Queso

By DreiFromBK

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Sea salt
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 4 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
• Eight 6-inch corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup shredded queso fresco

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium cast-iron casserole, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken and cook over high heat, turning once, until nicely browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add the chile powder, cumin and 1 cup of water; season with salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the chicken pulls easily with a fork, about 1 hour. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board or bowl and shred, then return to the cooking liquid; stir in the barbecue sauce.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the vinegar and honey. Add the cabbage, season with salt and toss.

On a microwave-safe plate, microwave the tortillas at high power for 30 seconds, until soft and pliable. Serve the chicken with the tortillas, slaw and queso fresco.