Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos. These tacos feature juicy chicken enveloped in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to festive gatherings, these tacos offer a satisfying balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey and BBQ sauce; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas and assemble with chicken mixture and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg