Description
Garlic butter honey BBQ chicken tacos blend sweet, savory, and smoky flavors into a mouthwatering culinary adventure. Sizzling chicken, caramelized with honey and BBQ sauce, nestles in warm tortillas, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 pound chicken, boneless and skinless
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Taco Assembly Ingredients:
- 8 small tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken strips with a blend of salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, ensuring each piece is thoroughly seasoned.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Cook chicken strips for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Lower skillet temperature to medium and melt butter, adding minced garlic. Sauté for 45-60 seconds until aromatic and fragrant.
- Pour honey, BBQ sauce, and fresh lime juice into the skillet, creating a glossy, caramelized sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the sticky, flavorful sauce. Allow chicken to absorb sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable and slightly crisp.
- Layer tortillas with sauced chicken, then garnish with crisp shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Optional: Sprinkle crumbled cheese or add sliced avocado for extra richness. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving.
Notes
- Spice Level Flexibility: Adjust the smoked paprika and garlic powder to control heat intensity, perfect for those who prefer milder or bolder flavors.
- Quick Protein Swap: Replace chicken with tofu, shrimp, or plant-based alternatives for dietary diversity and vegetarian-friendly options.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Simmer sauce longer for a thicker glaze or shorter for a lighter coating, depending on personal texture preference.
- Storage and Meal Prep: Chicken and sauce can be prepared ahead and stored separately in refrigerator for up to 3 days, making weeknight dinners super convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 9.8 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 12.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.4 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 23.2 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg