Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Flavor-packed tacos featuring sweet and savory garlic butter honey BBQ chicken, perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs You can use either breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat) Adjust to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce Your favorite variety
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 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
Preparation
- In a bowl, season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Toss to coat evenly.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Assembly
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken and toss it in the warm garlic butter honey BBQ sauce.
- Warm the tortillas, then layer with lettuce, saucy chicken, shredded cheese, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
Serve these tacos fresh and warm with a squeeze of lime juice for extra zing. Pair with rice, beans, or a fresh salad. For leftovers, store ingredients separately for freshness.