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Easy Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos – Quick Family Dinner Favorite

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These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are a quick and delicious weeknight meal packed with bold flavor. Tender shredded chicken is coated in a rich garlic butter honey BBQ sauce, then tucked into warm tortillas and topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and melty cheddar cheese for the perfect bite.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add shredded chicken and toss to coat. Cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
  5. Fill each tortilla with chicken, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
  • Use olive oil instead of butter for a lighter option.
  • Grilled chicken can replace shredded chicken.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg