Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will transform your taco night into a memorable feast. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed in rich garlic butter, kissed with honey, and drizzled in tangy BBQ sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos promise to impress family and friends with their irresistible taste and aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 soft taco shells
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic for about 1 minute, then add honey, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and glazed.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and fill taco shells generously with the mixture.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the tacos and add desired toppings like diced onions or cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg