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This section provides comprehensive details for crafting flavorful Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos, an easy taco dinner that’s perfect for any night. From prep and cook times to nutrition facts, these specifics ensure you can plan and enjoy this chicken taco recipe with confidence. Let’s explore the essentials to make your BBQ sauce tacos a hit!

Ingredients

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hicken: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts for a leaner option)

Butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Garlic: 4 cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

Honey: 3 tablespoons

BBQ Sauce: ½ cup (choose your favorite brand or homemade)

Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Salt: 1 teaspoon

Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon

Paprika: 1 teaspoon (smoked paprika adds depth)

Tortillas: 8 small flour or corn tortillas (6-inch size)

Toppings:

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup diced tomatoes

½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)

1 avocado, sliced (optional)

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Instructions

Season Chicken: Pat 1.5 pounds of chicken thighs dry. Season with 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and 1 tsp paprika.

Cook Garlic Butter: Melt 4 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 4 minced garlic cloves for 1-2 minutes.

Cook Chicken: Add chicken to the skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in your garlic butter tacos, but garlic powder works in a pinch.

Adjust the honey BBQ chicken sauce to taste—add more honey for sweetness or lime for tang.

Prepare taco topping ideas like lettuce and tomatoes ahead to streamline assembly.

For juicy honey BBQ chicken, don’t skip resting the meat before slicing.

Store leftovers separately to maintain the texture of these flavorful chicken tacos.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110 mg