Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Quick and flavorful garlic butter honey BBQ chicken tacos using pantry staples for a special weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
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
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 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
- Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove and let it rest.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Slice or shred the chicken and toss it in the warm sauce.
- Warm the tortillas before assembling the tacos.
Notes
For gluten-free, swap corn tortillas. Use reduced-sodium BBQ sauce if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg