Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delicious fusion of sweet and savory flavors that your family will love. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos feature tender chicken coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce. With customizable toppings, they cater to everyone’s tastes while being quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes! Elevate your taco night with this irresistible meal that promises to satisfy both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, cheese, diced red onion, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. 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 desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg