Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos! These tacos feature juicy, tender chicken enveloped in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, they combine sweet, smoky, and savory flavors that are sure to impress family and friends. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, these tacos are customizable with your favorite toppings, making them a versatile meal option for any occasion. Whether served as a main dish or part of a taco bar, these irresistible tacos are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Diced red onion
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for approximately 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas as instructed and assemble tacos with saucy chicken and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg