Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a mouthwatering delight that combines tender chicken with savory garlic butter and sweet honey BBQ sauce, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a delicious meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in honey and BBQ sauce until bubbly.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F/75°C), brushing with garlic butter sauce while cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Load strips onto warm corn tortillas and top with diced onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic butter and honey BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes. - Explore variations by substituting chicken with shrimp or tofu; experiment with different sauces or toppings like jalapeños or avocado.