Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos, a delightful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This quick recipe combines the savory richness of garlic butter with the sweet notes of honey and the smoky kick from BBQ sauce, creating a satisfying meal that’s both easy to prepare and fun to customize. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy these tasty tacos, topped with your choice of fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. They’re sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Mix in honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken until evenly coated and heated through.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
- Assemble tacos by placing the chicken mixture on each tortilla and adding desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg