Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos – Juicy chicken tossed in flavorful garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons (63g) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small flour tortillas (corn tortillas work too)
- 1 cup (113g) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (150g) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (80g) diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (10g) chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in the BBQ sauce, honey, lime juice, smoked paprika, and chili powder until well combined. Set aside ¼ of this mixture for brushing later.
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken Season your chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Pour in ¾ of the garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken until it thickens and the chicken is completely cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Step 3: Rest and Slice the Chicken Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. This crucial step allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. After resting, slice the chicken into strips or dice it into bite-sized pieces, then return it to the pan with the sauce, tossing to ensure each piece is coated in that delicious Garlic Butter Honey BBQ glaze.
- Step 4: Warm the Tortillas While the chicken rests, warm your tortillas. Either wrap them in foil and heat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5 minutes, char them briefly over an open flame, or heat them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until they’re flexible and slightly blistered.
- Step 5: Assemble Your Tacos Lay out the warmed tortillas and distribute the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken evenly among them. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Drizzle with the reserved sauce for an extra flavor boost. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for a fresh citrus accent.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Americaine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290 calories
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos