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Cherry Balsamic BBQ Chicken Tacos

cherry balsamictacos
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These Cherry Balsamic BBQ Chicken Tacos put the BBQ and the taco in all the right places with butternut squash, BBQ sauce and just the right amount of kick.

  • Author: Sammi
  • Prep Time: 15 min,
  • Cook Time: 45 min,
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 tacos 1x
  • Category: tacos
  • Cuisine: mexican

Ingredients

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  • 2 split chicken breasts
  • 4 drumsticks
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lime
  • corn tortillas
  • 1 butternut squash, {cubed}
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • shredded cabbage
  • cucumber {sliced}
  • 2 Avocado {sliced}
  • Reggiano cheese {shredded}

CHERRY BALSAMIC BBQ SAUCE

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, (minced)
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup cherry preserves
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Bake @ 400 for 35 min.
  2.  Rub chicken pieces with olive oil and salt and pepper, squeeze lime over chicken.
  3. In small sauce pan, sauté onion until golden and add garlic. Cook for 2 min.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, about 10 min. Brush on top of done and replace chicken back in oven for an additional 10 min.
  5.  Dice butternut squash and place in sauté pan.Drizzle maple syrup and 1/4 cup water in sauté pan and sauté over medium heat until soft. Salt and pepper to taste
  6. Assemble tacos with shredded cabbage, sliced cucumbers, butternut squash, avocado and sprinkle cheese over top. ENJOY!

Find it online: https://www.thegoldenbeets.com/cherry-balsamic-chicken-tacos/