Regional BBQ Tacos Flight Recipe

This taco flight takes guests to new heights with bold regional flavors in three standout creations. Enjoy sweet and tangy Carolina Gold BBQ Chicken Tacos featuring Tyson® Mini Lightly Breaded Chicken Bites with zesty slaw. Dive into Kansas City Big Bacon BBQ Tacos packed with crispy Wright® Brand Steak Cut Bacon and creamy mustard slaw. Savor Texas BBQ Smoked Sausage Tacos with juicy Black Oak™ Smoked Sausage, roasted peppers, and a savory cornbread crumble. Each taco delivers a unique BBQ twist.

Ingredients

SERVING SIZE: 1 EACH

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
1 EA.Carolina Gold BBQ Chicken Taco (sub-recipe)
1 EA.Kansas City Big Bacon BBQ Taco (sub-recipe)
1 EA.Texas BBQ Smoked Sausage Taco (sub-recipe)
  
Sub-Recipes Ingredients

Texas BBQ Smoked Sausage Taco

Yield:  1 EACH

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
1 EA.Mexican Original® 6" Shelf Stable Pressed Flour Tortillas
2 OZ.Black Oak™ Smoked Sausage Made with Turkey, Pork, and Beef
1 OZ.Texas Style Bold BBQ Sauce (Commercially Available)
1 TBSP.Peppers and Onions (Commercially Available), Frozen
3 - 4 EA.Pickled Jalapenos (Commercially Available)
1 TBSP.Cornbread, Crumbled

Carolina Gold BBQ Chicken Taco

Yield:  1 EACH

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
1 EA.Mexican Original® 6" Shelf Stable Pressed Flour Tortillas
2 OZ.Tyson® Mini Fully Cooked Lightly Breaded Whole Muscle Chicken Bites
1 OZ.Chopped Vinegar Cabbage Slaw (sub-recipe)
1 OZ.Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce (Commercially Available)

Chopped Vinegar Cabbage Slaw

Yield:  2 CUPS

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
2 CUPSRed Cabbage, Julienne
1/2 CUPScallions, Slice on Bias
2 TBSP.Apple Cider Vinegar
1 TSP.Yellow Mustard
1 TSP.Salt

Kansas City Big Bacon BBQ Taco

Yield:  1 EACH

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
1 EA.Mexican Original® 6" Shelf Stable Pressed Flour Tortillas
2 SLICESWright® Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Extra Extra Thick Sliced Steak Cut Bacon, Bulk, 15 Lbs, 2 Slices/Inch, Gas Flushed - Cut in Half
1 OZ.Creamy Grain Mustard Style Cabbage Slaw (sub-recipe)
1 TBSP.Crispy Fried Onions, Prepared
1 OZ.Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce (Commercially Available)

Creamy Grain Mustard Style Cabbage Slaw

Yield:  2 CUPS

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
1 LB.Slaw, Mix
1 TBSP.Whole Grain Mustard
1 TSP.Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 TSP.Salt
Directions

Step 1.  Prepare each taco according to sub-recipe directions.

Step 2.  Serve the trio on a plate or in a taco holder.

Sub-Recipes Directions

Texas BBQ Smoked Sausage Taco

Step 1. Toast Mexican Original® tortilla and hold warm.

Step 2. Slice Black Oak™ Smoked Sausage thin on a bias and warm through in a saute pan over medium heat to an internal temperature of 165F.

Step 3. Heat peppers and onions according to manufacturer's instructions and hold hot for service.

Step 4. Plate smoked sausage down inside tortilla and top with peppers and onions.

Step 5.  Drizzle Texas Style Bold BBQ sauce over the top.

Step 6. Garnish with pickled jalapenos and crumbled cornbread.

Carolina Gold BBQ Chicken Taco

Step 1. Toast Mexican Original® tortilla and hold warm.

Step 2. Preheat fryer to 350F. Cook Tyson® Mini Chicken Bites for 90 seconds or until internal temperature reaches 140F.

Step 3. Toss mini chicken bites in Carolina Gold BBQ sauce.

Step 4. Plate the sauced bites in tortilla and top with slaw. Serve warm.

Chopped Vinegar Cabbage Slaw

Step 1. Mix all ingredients and hold for service.

Kansas City Big Bacon BBQ Taco

Step 1. Toast Mexican Original® tortilla and hold warm.

Step 2. Preheat oven to 350F and cook Wright® Brand Steak Cut Bacon in a single layer on a sheet tray with a rack until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165F. Cut in half and hold hot for service.

Step 3. Plate bacon down inside tortilla, top with slaw and crispy onions.

Step 4. Serve with Kansas City Style BBQ sauce on the side.

Creamy Grain Mustard Style Cabbage Slaw

Step 1. Mix all ingredients and let sit overnight before using. Hold cold for service.

Application Uses
MEAL

Lunch

Dinner

CUISINE

Mexican

American

MAIN INGREDIENTS

Smoked Sausage

Chicken

Bacon

Tortillas