Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible!
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with these Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible! Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this quick and easy recipe showcases juicy chicken enveloped in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. With just 25 minutes from preparation to plate, these tacos are bound to impress everyone at your table. Customize them with your favorite toppings and enjoy a comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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 about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until coated.
- Assemble tacos with tortillas, shredded lettuce, saucy chicken, cheese, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg