Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible!
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos, where juicy chicken meets a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos are a delightful blend of sweet and savory that will please everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these tacos make mealtime fun and flavorful. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- 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
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 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 and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss sliced chicken in the warm sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with lettuce, chicken mixture, cheese, onions, and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg