Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are packed with savory, sweet, and smoky flavors — perfect for weeknight dinners or parties!
Ingredients
- 1 Pressure Cooker Ideal for creating a perfect sear on the chicken.
- For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons butter preferably unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce honey BBQ preferred
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional for smoky flavor
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Tacos:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips for faster cooking. If you prefer shredded chicken, cook whole breasts and shred them later.
- Season the chicken with paprika, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey and BBQ sauce, mixing well.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Warm the Tortillas
- Heat tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave them wrapped in a damp towel for 30 seconds.
- Step 5: Assemble the Tacos
- Spoon the Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken into the tortillas.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese.
- Serve with lime wedges for an added burst of citrus flavor.