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These Instant Pot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken Tacos are smoky, tangy, and satisfying—tender chicken cooked in BBQ sauce, spices, and beer, then loaded into tortillas with cheesy goodness, corn-cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado ranch. Perfect for weeknights, game days, or gatherings.
For the Chicken:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups BBQ sauce (divided)
1/2 cup beer (pumpkin beer or chicken broth)
For the Slaw:
3 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups grilled or steamed corn kernels
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
A few spoonfuls of avocado ranch
Salt, to taste
For the Avocado Ranch:
1 avocado, halved
1/2 cup buttermilk (plus more as needed)
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt, to taste
For Serving:
Warmed corn or flour tortillas
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese