Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are packed with flavor! Juicy, seasoned chicken is cooked to perfection, then tossed in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite garnishes, these tacos make the perfect meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
For the garlic butter sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For serving:
- Small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Diced onions or pickled onions
- Crumbled cotija cheese or shredded cheddar
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken:
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
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Cook the chicken:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat.
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Make the garlic butter sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 2 minutes.
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Combine:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let simmer for 2 minutes to absorb flavors.
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Assemble the tacos:
- Warm the tortillas and fill them with the saucy chicken.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, onions, cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless thighs for juicier chicken.
- Adjust honey and BBQ sauce to taste—add more honey for sweetness or BBQ sauce for smokiness.
- Can be made ahead: store cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg