Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos

This is a very simple and surprisingly flavorful recipe for smoked nachos prepared on a charcoal grill. The chips, cheese, and beans really soak up the smoke flavor in just a few minutes. Smoke is the most important ingredient, so a charcoal grill is required (unless you can use wood chips in your gas grill). We usually serve it as an appetizer, but it is often requested as the main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 538 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• ½ cup hickory wood chips, soaked
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) package white corn tortilla chips
• 3 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup sliced pickled jalapenos

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts in a medium bowl. Coat with olive oil, sprinkle with chili powder, and turn to combine evenly.

Step 2

Set up a grill for indirect heat. Cook chicken breasts over high heat, about 2 minutes per side. Finish cooking over indirect heat, covered, about 5 minutes per side. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and coat evenly with BBQ sauce in a small bowl.

Step 3

Arrange a portion of tortilla chips in a single layer on a grill tray, cast iron griddle, or disposable foil pan. Sprinkle black beans and 1/2 of the shredded cheese on top. Add a second layer of chips. Arrange chicken on top and cover with remaining cheese. Top with jalapeno slices.

Step 4

Add wood chips to charcoal. Place nachos over indirect heat and cover grill. Grill until cheese is melted, rotating tray at least once, 5 to 10 minutes.