Description
Juicy chicken enveloped in warm tortillas, topped with a delectable garlic butter honey BBQ sauce for an unforgettable taco experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium heat.
- Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder in a mixing bowl.
- Toss the chicken in the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, checking until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Drizzle the garlic butter honey sauce over the cooked chicken and let it rest for a few moments before slicing.
- Serve the chicken in tacos with toppings of choice such as lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for maximum flavor and avoid skipping the resting period after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg