Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Delicious and easy tacos featuring flavorful garlic butter honey chicken in crispy shells, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken preparation
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
Sauce preparation
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
Assembly
- Taco shells
- Toppings (e.g., lettuce, cheese, salsa) Customize with your favorite toppings.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Toss the chicken in the mixture until coated.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken on both sides until fully cooked.
Making Sauce
- In another pan, melt the butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant. Stir in the honey and combine.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
Assembling Tacos
- Slice the chicken and serve in taco shells with desired toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil mixture for a few hours before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through (165°F internally). Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste.