Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos. Juicy chicken is drenched in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory that’s hard to resist. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or casual gatherings, these tacos can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. With customizable toppings to suit every palate, they are bound to become a favorite among both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the comfort of this easy-to-make dish that promises to elevate your mealtime experience!
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
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Diced red onion
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the seasoned chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss sliced chicken in the warm sauce until well-coated.
- Warm tortillas and assemble with shredded lettuce, saucy chicken mixture, cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg