Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and delicious twist on classic tacos! The combination of garlic butter, sweet honey, and smoky BBQ sauce creates a unique and mouth-watering filling for the chicken. Here’s a recipe to make these tasty tacos:
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking the chicken)
For the Tacos:
- 8 small soft tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend works well)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Chicken:
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken: After resting, slice the chicken into thin strips.
2. Make the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey and BBQ sauce, mixing well. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Add the sliced chicken back into the skillet and toss it in the garlic butter honey BBQ sauce until fully coated.
3. Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until soft.
- For each taco, place a few spoonfuls of the chicken mixture onto the center of a tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced red onion, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and squeeze a lime wedge over the top for extra flavor.
4. Serve:
- Serve immediately, and enjoy these sweet, savory, and tangy Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos!
These tacos are sure to be a hit, with the perfect balance of flavors. You can also serve them with some extra BBQ sauce or a side of chips for a full mea