Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion. Each bite offers tender chicken coated in a luscious garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, delivering a mouthwatering experience that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner, these tacos are versatile enough to impress everyone at the table. With customizable toppings and easy preparation, they cater to all tastes and preferences, making them an ideal family-friendly meal. Enjoy these irresistible tacos with fresh sides or your favorite beverages for a truly satisfying feast.
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, cheese, diced red onion, cilantro for toppings
Instructions
- Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
- Assemble tacos by warming tortillas and layering with shredded lettuce, saucy chicken, cheese, red onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg