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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos


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  • Author: Olivia Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Juicy, tender chicken coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce wrapped in warm tortillas for a sweet, smoky, savory taco everyone loves.


Ingredients

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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 flour or corn tortillas

½ cup shredded lettuce

½ cup shredded cheese

¼ cup diced red onion

¼ cup chopped cilantro

Lime wedges


Instructions

1. Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.

2. Cook chicken in a skillet 5–6 minutes per side. Let rest and slice.

3. Melt butter in skillet. Add garlic. Cook 30 seconds.

4. Add honey, BBQ sauce, lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes.

5. Toss sliced chicken in sauce.

6. Warm tortillas. Layer lettuce, chicken, cheese, onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime.

Notes

Use any BBQ sauce you enjoy.

Adjust chili powder for heat level.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 0
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0