Savory & Irresistible! Recipe
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Tender chicken coated in a flavorful blend of spices, garlic butter, honey, and BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 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)
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 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 the Chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Slice or shred the cooked chicken and toss it in the warm garlic butter honey BBQ sauce.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas, then layer with lettuce, saucy chicken, shredded cheese, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
- For a spicier kick, add some sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- These tacos pair well with a side of Mexican rice and beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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