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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos


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  • Author: Linda
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Juicy, tender chicken breasts or thighs coated in a luscious garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, served in warm tortillas with fresh veggies and cheese.


Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp chili powder (optional)

4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp honey

⅓ cup BBQ sauce

1 tbsp lemon juice

8 small flour or corn tortillas

½ cup shredded lettuce

½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)

¼ cup diced red onion

¼ cup chopped cilantro

Lime wedges for garnish


Instructions

  1. Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.

  2. Cook chicken in skillet 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through; let rest.

  3. Melt butter, sauté garlic 30 seconds, stir in honey, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes.

  4. Slice or shred chicken, toss in sauce.

  5. Warm tortillas, assemble tacos with lettuce, chicken, cheese, onion, cilantro.

  6. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more chili powder or hot sauce.
  • Use your favorite BBQ sauce for customization.
  • Great with grilled chicken as an alternative cooking method.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-fry and assemble
  • Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex