Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your taco night. Juicy chicken is coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas, and topped with fresh veggies. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, making it a crowd-pleaser for family and friends alike. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s as fun to prepare as it is to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
- Fresh toppings: shredded lettuce, cheese, diced red onion, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Season 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 chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). 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 until thickened.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas briefly and assemble tacos with chicken mixture and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg