Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. The combination of garlic, butter, honey, and BBQ sauce creates a mouthwatering glaze that perfectly complements the tender chicken. These tacos are easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the BBQ sauce, honey, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to the saucepan. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Brush the chicken breasts with the BBQ sauce mixture and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a few strips of chicken on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle any remaining BBQ sauce over the tacos and serve with lime wedges on the side.