Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos That'll Wow Your Taste Buds
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos bring together sweet, smoky, and savory in every bite. Juicy chicken seared and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with BBQ, honey, and soy seasoning, all wrapped in warm tortillas topped with crisp cabbage, onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. A weeknight dinner burst of flavor in 45 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet medium heat safe
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through; set aside.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the same pan, sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add honey, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce; simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return to pan, coating with sauce.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos with chicken, shredded cabbage, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days or freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat gently and add fresh toppings for best flavor on day two.