Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delicious fusion of sweet and savory flavors, offering a delightful twist on traditional tacos. Juicy chicken, seasoned to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, is enveloped in warm tortillas alongside fresh toppings like lettuce, cheese, and cilantro. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos can be customized to suit any palate. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a quick and satisfying meal that will impress both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 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 chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss sliced chicken in the garlic butter honey BBQ sauce.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with chicken mixture and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or jalapeños to enhance taste.