Description
These Chicken Tacos bring together the rich flavors of garlic butter, sweet honey, and tangy BBQ sauce. Tender, juicy chicken is cooked in a savory glaze and served in warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with a twist!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut into strips)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
To Assemble the Tacos:
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Lime wedges, for serving
Optional: shredded cheese or avocado slices
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken:
Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. -
Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside. -
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, and lime juice. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes. -
Combine Chicken & Sauce:
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Allow it to simmer for another 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Assemble the Tacos:
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of the sauced chicken and top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Add optional cheese or avocado if desired, and squeeze a lime wedge over the top before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This recipe works well with both corn and flour tortillas.
- Adjust the honey and BBQ sauce ratios based on your desired sweetness and tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg