Description
Elevate your taco game with these mouthwatering garlic butter honey BBQ chicken tacos, blending smoky, sweet, and savory flavors in perfect harmony. Succulent chicken nestled in warm tortillas promises a delightful culinary adventure you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Seasonings:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper, then sear in heated olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken from skillet and reserve.
- Create the signature sauce by melting butter in the same skillet, quickly sautéing minced garlic until aromatic. Incorporate BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar, whisking until completely integrated.
- Return chicken to skillet, gently coating with the glossy sauce mixture. Allow ingredients to simmer, enabling flavors to meld and sauce to slightly reduce and thicken.
- Warm tortillas using preferred method – dry skillet, griddle, or wrapped in foil inside oven – ensuring they become soft and flexible.
- Construct tacos by distributing garlic butter honey BBQ chicken evenly across tortillas, then enhance with complementary toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, tangy cheese, and rich sour cream.
- Elevate final presentation by garnishing with fresh cilantro and adding a vibrant lime juice squeeze for enhanced brightness and zest.
- Serve immediately alongside additional lime wedges, inviting diners to enjoy these flavor-packed tacos while still piping hot.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier and more flavorful meat that stays tender during cooking.
- Adjust BBQ sauce sweetness by balancing honey amount, allowing customization for different taste preferences.
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for a vegetarian version that maintains the delicious garlic butter honey BBQ flavor profile.
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option, ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free for sensitive diners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg