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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos


  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Description

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are the ultimate flavor-packed delight, combining tender chicken simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. These tacos are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, and can easily be customized with your favorite toppings. With a burst of freshness from cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime, each bite is an explosion of deliciousness that will have everyone asking for seconds.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add chicken. Cook until browned on both sides.
  3. Pour honey and BBQ sauce over the chicken; stir to coat evenly.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and shred using two forks.
  6. Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and top with cilantro and extra BBQ sauce if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter and honey BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety. Enhance your tacos with toppings like avocado or pickled onions.