Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a flavor-packed delight that combines the savory richness of garlic butter with the sweetness of honey and tangy BBQ sauce. Nestled in soft tortillas, this dish offers a perfect balance of taste and texture, making it a hit for any gathering or weeknight dinner. Quick to prepare, these tacos will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or tangy)
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper in the baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Stir in honey and combine well.
- Drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Shred the chicken and toss with remaining garlic butter mixture and BBQ sauce.
- Warm tortillas briefly, fill them with chicken, and add desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken in garlic butter before baking. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or grilled veggies for variations. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.