Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible! This quick and easy recipe combines juicy, tender chicken wrapped in warm tortillas, all coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce that perfectly balances sweet and smoky notes. Ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends, these tacos are sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering dish that elevates taco night to a whole new level!
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, cheese, diced red onion, cilantro for serving
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
- 2. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- 3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey and BBQ sauce; simmer until thickened.
- 4. Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
- 5. Warm tortillas and fill 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 230g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg