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A closeup shout of a smoked and shredded chicken taco topped with an avocado slice and green salsa.
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Smoked Chicken Tacos

These Smoked Chicken Tacos pack a serious flavor punch with a zesty chili lime taco seasoning and homemade smoked salsa verde. One bite of these killer chicken tacos and your family will be requesting them every Taco Tuesday.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Smoked Chicken Tacos
Servings: 6 people
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tablespoons Chicken Taco Seasoning recipe link in notes section
  • 12 soft flour or corn tortillas

Smoked Salsa Verde

  • 4 tomatillos skins removed
  • 2 Serrano peppers sliced in half
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ yellow onion
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 lime juiced
  • Kosher salt to taste, or a little taco seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat the smoker. Set your smoker up for 275 degrees F with your favorite hardwood. I like maple or alder for this recipe, but any wood you love using will work.
  • Smoke the veggies. In a grill basket, add the tomatillos, Serrano peppers, garlic, and onion. Drizzle with the avocado oil and toss lightly to coat. Place the basket on the smoker grates and close the lid. Cook for 30-45 minutes, flipping the vegetables occasionally.
    4 tomatillos, 2 Serrano peppers, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ yellow onion, 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • Season the chicken. Once you have the veggies smoking, season the chicken thighs on all sides with Chicken Taco Seasoning.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 2 Tablespoons Chicken Taco Seasoning
  • Smoke the chicken. Place the seasoned chicken thighs on the smoker grates, close the lid, and smoke for 35-45 minutes until an internal thermometer reads 175 degrees F. Remove the vegetables and chicken from the smoker and set aside to cool. Tent the chicken lightly with foil and rest for 10 minutes before shredding or chopping.
  • Prepare the salsa verde. Transfer the smoked and cooled vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add in the fresh cilantro and lime juice. Puree to your desired consistency and add Kosher salt to taste. Transfer to a serving dish.
    1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 lime, Kosher salt
  • Assemble the toppings. Prepare your avocado slices, cilantro, and lime wedges.
  • Heat the tortillas. Warm the tortillas on the hot smoker grates until they're soft and pliable.
    12 soft flour or corn tortillas
  • Assemble and enjoy. Load the warm tortillas with smoked chicken, salsa verde, and all of your favorite toppings before serving.

Notes

Chili Lime Chicken Taco Seasoning
Smoked Salsa Verde

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg