Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delicious fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any meal. Juicy chicken is seasoned to perfection, cooked until tender, and then generously coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients, these tacos are perfect for taco night or any gathering. Quick and easy to prepare, they offer a satisfying meal that the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
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
- â…“ 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 mixing bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken and toss it in the sauce until well coated.
- Warm your tortillas and assemble by layering shredded lettuce first, followed by chicken mixture and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg