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These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a mouthwatering combination of savory and sweet flavors! Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for a little heat)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
For the Tacos:
- Soft taco shells (flour or corn, your choice)
- Shredded lettuce, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Sliced red onion, for garnish (optional)
- Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder (if using).
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts or thighs.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side (for breasts) or 8-10 minutes (for thighs) until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding it.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey and BBQ sauce. Let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
4. Toss the Chicken in the Sauce:
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet with the garlic butter honey BBQ sauce. Toss the chicken in the sauce until it’s well coated and heated through.
5. Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the taco shells in a skillet or microwave.
- Spoon the garlic butter honey BBQ chicken into each taco shell.
- Top with shredded lettuce, cilantro, sliced red onions, and crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese if desired.
6. Serve:
- Serve the tacos with a wedge of lime for squeezing and enjoy!
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a taco night with friends. The combo of garlic butter and BBQ with the hint of sweetness from honey makes these tacos incredibly flavorful!
