Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. These tacos feature tender chicken coated in a luscious garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. Quick to prepare, these tacos come together in just 25 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights. With customizable ingredients and a fun assembly process, everyone can enjoy crafting their own taco masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
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)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
- Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Slice chicken and toss it in the warm sauce until well-coated.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with shredded lettuce, saucy chicken, cheese, onions, and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg