Jul 14 2026
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Alabama White Taco Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time2h
Serves4

Smoked chicken, coleslaw, alabama white sauce, southern fried

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Ingredients

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For the Smoked Chicken

For the Alabama White Sauce

For the Fried Tacos

Method

For the Smoked Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture generously over the chicken.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Chicken

    Prepare your smoker with wood chips and preheat to 225°F (107°C). Place the chicken in the smoker and smoke for 2-3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Once smoked, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then shred it using two forks and set aside.

For the Coleslaw

  1. 4

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and grated carrots.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  3. 6

    Combine and Chill

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

For the Alabama White Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

For the Fried Tacos

  1. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 9

    Fry the Tortillas

    Fry each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 10

    Assemble the Tacos

    Fill each crispy tortilla with shredded smoked chicken, top with coleslaw and drizzle with Alabama white sauce. Serve immediately.

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