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A plate of Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos with fresh toppings
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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos

Juicy chicken wrapped in soft taco shells, drizzled with a savory garlic butter honey sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Pan

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)

Sauce

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp honey

Taco Components

  • Taco shells
  • Toppings (e.g., lettuce, cheese, salsa)

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder. Toss until well coated.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.
  • In another small pan, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in honey and let it combine.
  • Pour the garlic butter honey sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
  • Slice the chicken and serve it in taco shells, topped with lettuce, cheese, and salsa.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix. Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness compared to breasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Fat: 22g