Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will please your taste buds! Juicy, tender chicken is cooked to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce before being wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a family favorite that accommodates everyone’s palate. Customize these tacos with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.
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 optional chili powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Slice or shred the chicken and toss it in the warm sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas and assemble by layering with shredded lettuce, saucy chicken, cheese, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg