Barbecue Chicken Tacos with Peach-Gouda Salsa
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
40 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Servings
4-8
Recipe Description
Indulge in the perfect union of sweet and savory with our Barbecue Chicken Tacos featuring a luscious Peach-Gouda Salsa. Let the creamy, nutty notes of Cady Creek Farms Gouda cheese elevate each bite, promising a tantalizing flavor adventure you won't soon forget!
Ingredients
Peach-Gouda Salsa:
4 large fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped, or 4 cups sliced frozen peaches, thawed and chopped
7 ounces Cady Creek Farms Gouda cheese, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Juice of 1 medium lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Barbecue Chicken:
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup barbecue sauce
Tacos:
8 flour tortillas, warmed (6 inches)
Minced fresh cilantro, optional
Preparation
Peach-Gouda Salsa:
- Combine the salsa ingredients in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl.
- Refrigerate the salsa for at least 1 hour.
Barbecue Chicken:
- Grease the grill grate.
- Heat the grill to medium heat.
- Place the chicken on the grill, covered.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Brush barbecue sauce onto one side of the chicken after flipping.
- Repeat the flipping and brushing process every 3-4 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, which usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board.
- Tent the chicken loosely with aluminum foil.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice the chicken.
Tacos:
- Warm up the tortillas.
- Place slices of barbecue chicken onto each tortilla.
- Spoon some Peach-Gouda salsa over the chicken.
- Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
- Serve the tacos immediately.
Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Cheese. Photo courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.