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Emma Carter

Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos

These sweet smoky chicken tacos are coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce and loaded into warm tortillas for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
      Reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
        Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
          Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
            Fill tortillas with chicken and top with cheese, lettuce, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice before serving.

              Notes

              Store leftover chicken separately from toppings for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. If the sauce thickens too much while reheating, add a splash of water. Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breasts also work well.