Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet and Irresistible Delight
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible! Juicy chicken in a rich sauce wrapped in warm tortillas.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat)
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce your favorite variety
- 1 tablespoon 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
- In a bowl, season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken and toss it in the warm garlic butter honey BBQ sauce.
- Warm the tortillas, then layer with lettuce, saucy chicken, shredded cheese, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
Use your favorite BBQ sauce for a personal touch. Adjust the chili powder for your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacosCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g
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