Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a mouthwatering fusion of flavors, combining tender chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite fixings. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tanginess)
For the Tacos:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Toppings of choice: Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken – Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook seasoned chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Sauce – Melt butter, sauté garlic, add BBQ sauce, honey, and vinegar. Coat chicken in the sauce.
- Warm the Tortillas – Heat tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos – Divide chicken among tortillas, add desired toppings.
- Serve and Enjoy – Garnish with cilantro and lime, serve hot.
Notes
- For an added kick, drizzle hot sauce or sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
- Customize toppings based on preferences.
- Consider adding black beans, corn, or guacamole for a heartier meal.
- Great for meal prepping; store cooked chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
