Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that promise to elevate any meal. These tacos feature tender chicken coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend gathering, they are customizable with your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, and fresh herbs. In just 25 minutes from start to finish, you can serve up a dish that is sure to impress family and friends alike. Experience the irresistible taste of these tacos and enjoy a culinary adventure that’s both easy to make and satisfying.
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, and chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
- Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken and toss it in the sauce until well-coated.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with shredded lettuce first, followed by saucy chicken and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg