Grilled Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy lunch or dinner that you can put together in a flash! Slow smoked in a delicious verde sauce right on the Traeger, these tacos shred nice and are perfect to make ahead of time for a tasty but quick dinner.

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Introducing a twist on classic grilled chicken tacos that will become your go-to recipe for summer cookouts. We start with chicken breasts, a staple ingredient that provides a blank canvas for bold flavors. Unlike traditional grilling methods, we are braising the chicken on a pellet grill. This technique locks in moisture and infuses the meat with all that amazing flavor in the sauce.

The secret to this dish is the sauce: a combination of verde salsa and beer. As the chicken braises, it soaks up the tangy, spicy, and malty flavors of the sauce. This creates a rich flavor profile that will make your taco night a smashing success!

Once braised, the chicken is easily shredded, offering tender chicken that goes wonderfully all the toppings you can throw at it. The final result? Tacos that deliver on both taste and texture.

So fire up your pellet grill and gather your ingredients. This is one recipe you won’t want to miss out on, whether you’re a taco novice or a seasoned pro.

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Grilled Chicken Tacos shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Chicken breasts
• Spanglish Asadero Verde Rub
• Lime
• Verde salsa
• Mexican beer (Corona or Modelo)
• Taco Toppings
• Tortillas

Make my Homemade Salsa Verde too!

How to make Grilled Chicken Tacos

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

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