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Home » Creative Recipes » Cuisine » Asian » Texas Thai Tacos

Texas Thai Tacos

Texas Thai Tacos

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Oct 15, 2013
UPDATED: Apr 26, 2020
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Texas Thai Tacos

Why Texas-Thai chicken in a taco?  Because everything tastes better in a taco!

I live in Texas.  We are blessed to have restaurants from almost every possible cuisine here. One of my favorites is Thai. So I decided to make a quick, easy Thai-inspired dish with a Texas twist: Texas Thai Tacos.  It includes all my favorites: Texas-style barbecue, Tex-Mex and Thai flavors all rolled up in a tortilla.

When most people think of Texas cuisine, it is either Texas-style barbecue or Tex-Mex. I love both. However, the food scene in Texas has become much more diverse and culturally rich, just like it’s population.

Texas Thai Tacos

Thankfully all the different communities love to share their food.  We are blessed to have the different flavors of the world right here, at the local restaurants and festivals.  We have every type of festival here, including the Greek festival, Italian festival, Turkish festival, International festival, and of course, Octoberfest; and those are just the festivals this month.

This recipe incorporates my favorite cuisines and is so simple to make.

Texas-Thai-Tacos-Ingredients

It uses leftover rotisserie chicken, sweet onions, red cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and green onions on top of corn tortillas, topped with a Texas Thai Sweet Chili Barbecue sauce that includes a Texas-style barbecue sauce, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce and Sriracha.

For me, this recipe ticks all the boxes.

  • Delicious
  • Quick and easy (ready in 15 minutes)
  • Healthy
  • Budget-friendly (uses leftover chicken)
  • Party-friendly (create a self-serve taco bar and enjoy the party)

In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon oil, and add the diced onion and cook for a couple of minutes.  Add the shredded chicken and sprinkle taco seasoning on top.  Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.  Cook for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.

In a small bowl mix together the barbecue sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.

Place 8 corn tortillas between two paper towels on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for about 30 seconds.

Now it is assembly time.  Place a tortilla on a plate.  Spoon about a 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture across the center of the tortilla.  Top with shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro.  Drizzle with Texas Thai Sweet Chili Barbecue Sauce.

Assemble the tacos yourself or set all the ingredients out on a table for guest to assemble themselves. Yeah!  Let them do all the work…..and they will like it because they get to choose their toppings.

Don’t forget to drizzle the tacos with the Texas Thai Sweet Chili Barbecue sauce.

Make it for your family today.  Excuse me while I go enjoy one of these tacos.  Yum!

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Texas Thai Tacos

Texas Thai Tacos are a quick, easy Thai-inspired dish with a Texas twist that include Texas-style barbecue, and Thai flavors all rolled up in a tortilla.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Asian, Mexican, Texas
Keyword Texas Thai Tacos
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 15 m
Calories 86kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients


    Tacos:

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
    • 1/2 onion finely diced
    • 8 corn tortillas
    • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro


      Texas-Thai Sweet Chili Barbecue Sauce:

      • 1/2 cup Texas-style barbecue sauce
      • 2 tablespoons Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
      • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
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      Instructions 

      • Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
      • Add chopped onions and stir for about 2 minutes.
      • Add chicken to the pan and sprinkle chicken and onions with taco seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes until chicken is heated through and onions are soft.
      • In a small bowl mix together the barbecue sauce, thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
      • Place the corn tortillas between two paper towels on a microwave safe dish. Heat on high for 30-seconds.
      • To assemble, place a tortilla flat on a plate. Spoon in about a 1/4th cup of the chicken mixture across the center. Top with shredded red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. Drizzle with the Texas Thai Barbecue sauce. Enjoy!

      Nutrition

      Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1566IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

       

      Filed Under: Asian, Chicken, Dinner, Healthy, Low Carb, Low Fat, Lunch, Mexican, Microwave, Quick and Easy, Skillet, Spicy, Texas, Thai, Weeknight Tagged With: chicken, tacos, Texas, thai, tortillas

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      Hi, I’m Michele Feuerborn, wife, and dog Mom, with 20+ years experience as a home cook. I’m the Founder of Flavor Mosaic, as well as the author, recipe developer, and photographer. I share fast, easy, flavorful recipes with bold flavors, featuring Instant Pot recipes and Southern and Mexican cuisines.

      Comments

      1. Cara @ Craftdictator says

        October 15, 2013 at 6:12 am

        Oh my how yummy! I’m going to have to make these! Going to pin this right now!

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        • Occasional Cooker says

          October 15, 2013 at 7:42 am

          Thank you! Let me know how you like them!

          Reply
      2. Marion says

        October 15, 2013 at 6:13 am

        yummmm. Looks delish, Michele! Your blue plate is so pretty too 🙂

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        • Occasional Cooker says

          October 15, 2013 at 7:42 am

          Thanks Marion!

          Reply
      3. Lucy says

        October 15, 2013 at 8:29 am

        You’re right everything tastes better in a taco, that’s one thing Texas has taught me. Pinning to try!

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        • Occasional Cooker says

          October 16, 2013 at 11:10 pm

          Hi Lucy,

          Agree. Let me know how you like it. Thanks for visiting.

          Michele

          Reply
      4. Kimberly says

        October 15, 2013 at 9:31 am

        Looks yummy! My two favorite things — Thai and Tacos! Pinning and can’t wait to try these.

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      5. Sarah says

        October 15, 2013 at 11:24 am

        What a flavor explosion! I’m from Texas and I love tacos. Pinning these to try later!

        Reply
      6. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

        October 15, 2013 at 1:59 pm

        I love this. I recently made a Korean Taco. YUM O
        I agree, I love tacos and it just taste better rolled up in a tortilla 🙂

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        • Occasional Cooker says

          October 17, 2013 at 12:24 am

          Hi Dawn,

          I couldn’t agree more. I have to try making Korean tacos next time. Thanks for visiting.

          Michele

          Reply
      7. Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says

        October 16, 2013 at 3:25 am

        I love tacos but I’ve never tried a Texas and Thai flavour combo before! Sounds wonderful 🙂 I’d be thrilled if you’d come on over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: http://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-14

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        • Occasional Cooker says

          October 17, 2013 at 12:21 am

          Hi Nicky,

          Thanks for stopping by. Looks like I missed this week but plan to stop by next week.

          Reply
      8. carolinaheartstrings says

        October 16, 2013 at 7:53 am

        Those look delicious. I cannot wait to whip up a batch for dinner.

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        • Occasional Cooker says

          October 17, 2013 at 12:25 am

          Thank you. Let me know how you like them!

          Michele

          Reply
      9. Morgan @ Makeshift Margaritas says

        October 16, 2013 at 6:06 pm

        Yum! I never thought to combine sweet chili sauce with BBQ. I’ll have to try these out! Pinning now! Xo
        Morgan @ Makeshift Margaritas

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        • Occasional Cooker says

          October 16, 2013 at 11:07 pm

          Hi Morgan,

          You have to try it. It tastes so good and is so easy.

          Michele

          Reply
      10. Miz Helen says

        October 20, 2013 at 2:34 pm

        What a lovely presentation for your Texas Thai Tacos, yum! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
        Miz Helen

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      11. Occasional Cooker says

        October 22, 2013 at 12:59 am

        Thank you Miz Helen. Thank you for hosting your link parties to share our recipes.

        Reply
      12. krystal says

        April 2, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        Tacos are my FAVORITE. This is a greay way for me to revamp my usual recipe. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply

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