Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos Recipe
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the sweetness of honey BBQ sauce with the richness of garlic butter. Perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken, season, and cook until browned.
- Add Sauces: Stir in honey BBQ sauce and honey, simmer until coated.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, layer with lettuce, chicken mixture, onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For added texture, top with crispy onions or coleslaw.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time—just heat it in the garlic butter and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
