Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible!
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them an irresistible choice for any meal. Juicy chicken is coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, creating a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. These tacos are quick to prepare, taking only 25 minutes from prep to plate, making them ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each taco is customizable with your favorite toppings, ensuring everyone enjoys this delicious dish. Serve them at your next family dinner or festive occasion for a crowd-pleasing treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- 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 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Diced red onion
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it 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.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Assemble tacos by layering warm tortillas with saucy chicken and toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (174g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg