Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible!
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors wrapped in warm tortillas. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, making it a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. The tender chicken, coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, is complemented by fresh toppings like lettuce, cheese, and cilantro, creating a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up these irresistible tacos that promise satisfaction with every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh toppings: shredded lettuce, cheese, diced red onion, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Season the 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. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
- Warm tortillas and assemble with saucy chicken and your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg