Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos—an irresistible blend of sweet and savory that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these tacos are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- â…“ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
- 1 tbsp 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
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked; let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss sliced chicken in the garlic butter BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Assemble by placing shredded lettuce on warmed tortillas, topping with saucy chicken, cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg