Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Savor the mouthwatering fusion of juicy chicken, rich garlic butter, and sweet honey BBQ sauce wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a festive gathering or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 stick unsalted butter (113g)
- 1/4 cup honey (85g)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (120ml)
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Diced onions (for garnish)
- Avocado slices (for garnish)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop any desired toppings.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about one minute). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 7-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Drizzle honey over each breast and then add the BBQ sauce. Allow it to bubble and coat evenly.
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest for a few minutes before shredding using two forks.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill them with shredded chicken and top generously with cilantro, diced onions, avocado slices, and cheese if desired.
- Plate the tacos and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Enjoy your delicious creations!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in the garlic butter honey BBQ mixture for at least an hour before cooking. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Customize toppings based on personal preferences for added texture and taste.