Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos offer a delightful combination of juicy, tender chicken enveloped in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners, game nights, or casual gatherings. With just 25 minutes of preparation and cooking time, these tacos provide an irresistible blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors that will satisfy everyone’s palate. Customize your tacos with fresh toppings and enjoy a delicious, hearty meal that’s sure to become a favorite!
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 the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in honey and BBQ sauce; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas briefly and assemble tacos with chicken and your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg