BBQ Chicken Nachos
It wasn’t too long ago I was posed with the question ‘If you were on death row, what would your last meal be?’ (yes me and my pals have odd conversations). ‘NACHOS’ flew out my mouth like a bullet from a gun and honestly I don’t regret a thing. I mean I’m sure I’d regret being on death row, but not devouring nachos as my last feast. Any way 😂Here’s why you’re gonna love these nachos:
BBQ Chicken – BBQ Chicken meet nachos. Food meet coma. Double Decker – If you’re not double deckering you’re not doing nachos right. Hey, I don’t make the rules! EASY – Nachos are so freaking easy to make, it would be rude not to!
These nachos are perfect for game day, awesome for a shared appetizer or even for a feast on a Saturday night in!
Making BBQ Chicken Nachos
Like I said, nachos are incredibly easy and fairly quick to make. Here we’re adding homemade BBQ Chicken for an additional layer, but nothing to stress about.
Tips for the best BBQ Chicken Nachos
BBQ Sauce – As tempting as it is, don’t drench your chicken in BBQ sauce, otherwise the nachos will come out soggy. Here I use around 3/4cup. Chips – Use a brand of chip that is sturdy. Don’t opt for thin and flimsy style chips or again, the nachos will come out soggy. Cooking Time – Baking the nachos is only really just to melt the cheese, just 15mins at 180C/356F will do try trick. Much longer and the cheese becomes too crispy/firm and you don’t get that glorious cheese pull (that and the chicken will over cook and become tough).
How to make BBQ Chicken Nachos (quick summary)
How to Serve BBQ Chicken Nachos
I definitely recommend serving with a dip. If you want to create a hole in the centre as I have done you can totally do that. It will obviously warm up the dip slightly, so if you want a cold dip just serve it on the side. Here I just use sour cream, but Garlic and Herb Dip and Sour Cream and Chive Dip both work great! I also like to garnish with a dusting of fresh coriander/cilantro, but this is completely optional!
Preventing BBQ Chicken Nachos from going soggy
Besides the pointers I’ve already suggested (not too much sauce and sturdy chip), I also recommend making sure you stack them evenly, otherwise you end up with a big mound in the centre, which will just steam and go soggy. Also make sure the dip is not slathered all over the nachos, a pot in the centre or on the side is far better. Finally just make sure you eat them quick! Working from the inside out also ensures the middle doesn’t go soggy before devoured.
Can I make ahead BBQ Chicken Nachos ahead of time?
I actually don’t ever recommend making nachos ahead of time, just for the pure fact they go soggy WAY too easily. For this recipe you could make the chicken ahead of time and pop in the fridge until needed. Just bring it back to room temp before you layer up.
Can I use Rotisserie Chicken instead of fresh?
You could absolutely use rotisserie chicken for this recipe. Just cube or shred, then combine with your paprika, garlic powder and bbq sauce.
What cheese to use for nachos?
For BBQ chicken nachos I keep it fairly simple with 3/4 cheddar and 1/4 mozzarella. However, to pack in even more flavour, you could use Monterey Jack Cheese!
What BBQ Sauce should I use?
I usually go for something like Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce, or Bulls Eye. In all instances just make sure you invest in a good quality BBQ sauce, it is the star of the show after all 😁
If you love the sound of these nachos then definitely check out my Gnocchi Nachos, No Bake Nachos, Irish Nachos and Chicken Fajita Nachos! If you’re looking for more BBQ recipes then head over to my BBQ Meatballs, BBQ Chicken Wraps, BBQ Chicken Pasta and BBQ Chicken Pizza! Alright let’s tuck into the full recipe shall we?!
How to make BBQ Chicken Nachos (Full Recipe & Video)
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