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I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme. 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Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 165\u00b0, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon bourbon. Heat through."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Meanwhile, for salsa, combine corn, red pepper, onion, lime zest and juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. Serve chicken in tortillas with salsa. If desired, top with cilantro."}],"recipeYield":"8 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 387 calories","fatContent":"6g fat (2g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"47mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"855mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"58g carbohydrate (22g sugars","fiberContent":"4g fiber)","proteinContent":"23g protein. 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This was super easy to make and very flavorful which I had my doubts since there weren\u2019t many spices. I had just made mango salsa this past weekend so I used that rather than the one included here & I made Mexican street corn as the side\u2026will make again<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wanders6"},"reviewBody":"I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical, I made it and it was delicious! I used chicken thighs (husband not a fan of chicken breast) and I had no bourbon so I used Whiskey.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kathrin"},"reviewBody":"
Made the sauce and the Salsa before we left in our RV, easy dinner with my crock pot in our RV. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-05-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PrplMonky5"},"reviewBody":"
While we did enjoy this, I wouldn't call it a BBQ flavor. The chicken was just swimming in the sauce so next time I may cut that back. Also, I found it all to be a bit too watery, so if I make it again I'll drain it a bit more before adding it to the tortillas. It was flavorful but probably not something I'd make again. We did really like the salsa on top. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shannondobos126"},"reviewBody":"
This was super easy, and I couldn't believe how flavorful it was! I actually substituted good quality tequila for the bourbon when I saw how much lime was called for in the salsa. It was AMAZING!!! The salsa itself is worthy of making just for a snack. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kathyjordan"},"reviewBody":"Thought this would become a go to recipe, but my husband and I did not enjoy it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BirdnSav"},"reviewBody":"This was soooo good! We will put this one on the menu rotation for sure. I made the salsa the day before. Put the slow cooker on at lunchtime. This is a quick, easy dinner for a weeknight. Colorful, too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest4122"},"reviewBody":"Delicious, really enjoyed both the chicken and the salsa","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rweidman"},"reviewBody":"Loved this recipe. The lime in the salsa just gives the tacos a good clean taste. I\u2019m thinking the salsa would be good on shrimp tacos also.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"205165","romance_copy_dek":"I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme. 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Health tip:<\/b> Cut carbs about 50% by skipping the tortillas and serving as lettuce wraps.
Test Kitchen tips<\/b>\r\n