Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos combine juicy chicken, a sticky sweet sauce, and a variety of toppings for a quick and delicious dinner option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast (Thighs are preferred for juiciness.)
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (Use your favorite brand, smoky works great.)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder (optional), onion powder (optional) (To season chicken.)
- 1 lime (For squeezing at the end.)
- Tortillas (corn or flour) (Your choice.)
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter (Used as the base for the sauce.)
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cabbage, sliced red onion, crispy jalapenos (For crunch.)
- Sour cream, ranch, lime yogurt sauce (For creaminess.)
- Cilantro, diced tomatoes, avocado, extra lime (For freshness.)
- Cotija, cheddar, pepper jack cheese (For cheesiness.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. If desired, add a pinch of chili powder.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high with a small splash of oil.
Cooking Chicken
- Add chicken to the skillet and sear until browned, about 4 to 6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Lower the heat to medium, push chicken to one side, and add butter and garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in BBQ sauce and honey, stir and let it bubble gently.
- Let chicken simmer in the sauce until cooked through, flipping a couple of times for coating.
Final Steps
- Rest chicken for a few minutes, then chop or shred it.
- Toss chicken back into the pan to coat with sauce.
- Squeeze fresh lime over the chicken right before serving.
Warming Tortillas
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side, over a gas flame, or in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20 to 30 seconds.
Notes
Use thighs for juicy chicken; do not crank the heat after adding the sauce. Let the sauce reduce and rest the chicken before chopping for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex