Yucatan Chicken Puffy Tacos with Peanut-Red Chili BBQ Sauce and Red Cabbage Slaw

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I didn't make the puffy taco shells so I can't comment on that, but I was very disappointed in the sauce. After all that simmering and over 20 ingredients all I could taste was peanut butter. I tried to salvage it by adding more BBQ sauce and spices, but it just wasn't very good. I did like the flavor of the chicken. The slaw was ok, but if I did it again I would just use pickled red onions. I am a big Bobby Flay fan and this is the first out of a couple dozen recipes of his I have made that I didn't love.

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Very yummy! My 5 year old tore them up! I've never seen him eat anything so fast... Also, my hubby said I'm never allowed to purchase taco shells again- these are AWESOME! :

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Excellent textures and flavors. The BBQ sauce (before altering was worth the recipe in itself!

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The fresh taco shells from Mesa flour is sooo yummy. Not that much work. Just flour, salt and water. I didn't have a press, but I used a small cutting board to press and they came out perfectly round. Made the mesa BBQ sauce and marinated the chicken one day ahead. Made the peanut sauce from the bbq sauce, slaw, and peanut garnish the day of the meal. Send the hubby to grill while you're frying the tacos shells. Burst of flavor in every bite and the kids loved them Definitely not a weeknight dinner, but so worth it.

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These tacos were a hit. I made this for a family party. Since then I've made a bunch of variations. I suggest making the BBQ sauce the day before or earlier in the day. There are a lot of steps in this recipe and having that done before makes the rest easier. And YES the sauce makes this dish! Its almost a Thai taco so you can go wild with the side dishes. I once made this dish as a lettuce wrap.
I would also encourage the use of fresh or home made tortillas. The deep fried puffy shell is a nice change from any regular tacos. I often go to the Mexican market on the weekends when they sell fresh masa. Dont for get the roasted peanuts.

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Best recipe I've ever tried from Food Network. Fantastic unusual flavors, awesome dish if you want to wow your guests.

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Do not take shortcuts with this recipe. It is well worth the time. I used fresh masa from my local market. It does make a difference and the puffy shells were to die for coming hot out of the oil. The slaw was the real kicker and will be using it again in different dishes. BBQ'd pork ribs the next day with the leftover BBQ sauce. Excellent also. Thanks for the recipe. By the way, talked to my son last night and he was in San Antonio at the throw down and will be making this recipe also.

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In total, it took me 3 hours to prepare this meal, but it was worth the effort. I do have a few suggestions, though. First, it would be a sin to buy a store-brand BBQ sauce for this recipe. The sauce for this recipe is fabulous. And the slaw tastes amazing and that's quick to make. ITo save some time next time, I'll buy a Costco cooked chicken and shred it. I had made the chicken in the recipe, and it was really good, but it would have been just as good with Costco chicken. Also, to save on calories and fat, I just grilled store-bought tortillas. You'll also save on time. Last, the sauce can be made in advance, so you don't have to make it all in one setting.

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The chicken really soaks up the ancho and citrus flavors. It is really juicy. The kicker is the peanut chili BBQ sauce. There are so many layers of flavor...really deep and satisfying. This was a real winner and definitely one to keep and make again and again. Complex, smokey, sweet, rich, tangy...everything you could want from a dish and more. I love you Bobby!

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Sorry Bobby buy this is the worst of your recipes.