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grilled bbq chicken nachos
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Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos

It’s time to do away with those store-bought nachos. This BBQ chicken nacho recipe is like nothing you’ve had before. Cooked on the grill, the wood-fired chicken adds a whole new layer of flavor before being smothered in your favorite nacho ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: BBQ, Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Calories: 769kcal
Author: Ben Isham-Smith

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • ½ cup jalapeños sliced
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • BBQ chicken rub
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup black olives pitted, drained and sliced
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Warm up charcoal grill. Add wood chips, close lid and aim for 350°F/175°C. Usually takes about 15 minutes, but use grill thermometer to measure accurately.
  • Season the chicken breasts liberally with BBQ rub. Rub on both sides, and work into any crevices across the meat surface.
  • Once grill has reached target temperature, transfer chicken breasts to grill grate. Cook for 20-30 minutes, turning over the halfway point. Use meat thermometer to measure internal temperature of meat. Chicken is cooked once internal temperature reaches 170°F/76°C.
  • Leave grill on and transfer chicken to cooking board and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Shred the chicken. Aim for pieces about ½ inch in length. Transfer to mixing bowl and add BBQ sauce. Stir well.
  • Place tortilla chips in baking sheet, creating a single layer. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese and jalapeños over tortillas.
  • Transfer shredded chicken-BBQ sauce mix over tortilla sheet. Top off with black olives, and remaining jalapeños and cheese.
  • Put the baking sheet back on the grill. Bake until cheese has melted and tortilla chips have started to crisp. Usually about 10 minutes. Close lid if you need to.
  • Remove sheet from grill and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes. Use spatula to serve and top with sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 2mg