Description
Juicy chicken wrapped in soft taco shells, drizzled with a savory garlic butter honey sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt and pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp honey
Taco shells
Toppings (lettuce, cheese, salsa)
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional chili powder.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
3. In another pan, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
4. Stir in honey and combine well.
5. Pour sauce over cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
6. Slice chicken, assemble tacos, and top with lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper. Chicken thighs make juicier tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos, honey BBQ tacos, chicken tacos