Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible!
These Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Juicy BBQ chicken is tossed in a garlic butter honey glaze and loaded into soft tortillas for an irresistible taco night meal. Great for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp garlic butter (or unsalted butter + 1 tsp minced garlic)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, red cabbage, sliced avocado, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low. Add garlic butter and stir until melted and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the honey and BBQ sauce. Stir well to coat the chicken. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Squeeze in lime juice for brightness (optional).
- Warm the tortillas and fill each with the honey BBQ chicken mixture.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute garlic butter with regular butter and fresh minced garlic.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut – just warm it in the skillet with the sauce.
- This recipe is easily doubled for parties or leftovers.
- For a smoky kick, add chipotle powder or diced chipotle in adobo
