Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a mouthwatering delight, perfect for any occasion from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. These tacos feature tender, juicy chicken enveloped in soft taco shells, drizzled with a rich garlic butter honey sauce that takes the flavor to new heights. With customizable toppings like fresh lettuce, cheese, and zesty salsa, these tacos are sure to please everyone at the table.
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
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- Taco shells and desired toppings (lettuce, cheese, salsa)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and toss gently to coat.
- Slice the chicken into strips and serve in taco shells with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg