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Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are not just a meal; they are a celebration of flavors that delight the palate with each bite. These tacos bring together tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce paired with sweet and savory BBQ sauce. With the combination of spices and fresh toppings, these tacos cater to both comfort food lovers and those seeking a quick, satisfying dish.

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos Recipe

These tacos feature tender shredded chicken coated in a sweet and smoky garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Toss chicken thighs in the spice mixture.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • In a small bowl, whisk honey and BBQ sauce together. Pour over cooked chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken, let it rest, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  • Warm tortillas in the skillet for 30 seconds on each side until soft.
  • Assemble tacos with shredded chicken, cabbage, tomatoes, and cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
Keyword BBQ, chicken, dinner, easy, garlic, honey, tacos