That sounds like a flavor bomb in a tortilla—sweet, smoky, savory, buttery, garlicky… all the good things. Want help creating a recipe for Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos? Here’s a tasty breakdown:
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**Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos**
**Ingredients:**
*For the chicken:*
– 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless)
– Salt & pepper, to taste
– 1 tbsp olive oil
*For the sauce:*
– 3 tbsp butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or spicy works great)
– 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional for a kick)
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp chili powder
*Taco fixings:*
– Small flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
– Shredded cabbage or slaw mix
– Diced red onion
– Fresh cilantro
– Crumbled cotija or shredded cheddar
– Lime wedges
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**Instructions:**
1. **Cook the Chicken:**
– Season chicken with salt and pepper.
– Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Set aside to rest, then slice or shred.
2. **Make the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Sauce:**
– In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for about a minute.
– Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, hot sauce (if using), smoked paprika, and chili powder. Let it simmer for a few minutes until thick and glossy.
3. **Combine:**
– Add chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
4. **Assemble the Tacos:**
– Load tortillas with chicken, slaw, red onion, cheese, and cilantro.
– Squeeze fresh lime over the top and serve warm.
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Want a spicy crema or slaw dressing to go with it?