Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any meal. These easy-to-make tacos combine juicy chicken coated in a rich garlic butter and honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. With customizable toppings and a quick preparation time, these tacos offer a delicious solution for satisfying cravings while keeping dinner fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh toppings: lettuce, cheese, red onion, cilantro
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss the sliced chicken in the warm sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas, layer with chicken mixture and desired toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. Experiment with different BBQ sauces to customize your taco experience.