Description
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos combine tender grilled chicken breasts coated in a flavorful garlic butter, honey, and BBQ sauce glaze, served in warm tortillas with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and optional shredded cheese. Perfect for a quick, delicious 30-minute meal that brings smoky, sweet, and savory flavors together in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Taco Assembly
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough to cook the chicken evenly and impart a nice char.
- Prepare Sauce Mixture: In a bowl, combine the garlic butter, honey, and BBQ sauce thoroughly to create a sweet, savory glaze for the chicken.
- Coat Chicken: Generously coat the chicken breasts with the prepared garlic butter, honey, and BBQ sauce mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Grill Chicken: Place the coated chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring thorough cooking.
- Rest Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute for optimal tenderness.
- Slice Chicken: Slice the rested chicken breasts into thin strips suitable for taco filling.
- Warm Tortillas: Place the tortillas on the grill and warm them for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable and slightly charred.
- Assemble Tacos: Lay chicken strips on each tortilla and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese if desired.
- Optional Sauce Drizzle: Drizzle additional BBQ sauce over the assembled tacos for extra flavor, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mix.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier texture.
- To keep tortillas soft, wrap them in a clean towel after warming until ready to serve.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently before assembling tacos.
