– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for topping)
– Tortillas (small corn or flour)
– Toppings (e.g., diced onions, avocado, shredded cheese)
Creating Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos is straightforward when you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: If using thighs, trim any excess fat. For breasts, you may want to butterfly them for quicker cooking.
2. Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, add olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken when the oil is hot.
3. Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the honey and BBQ sauce, mixing well until combined. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
6. Shred the Chicken: While the sauce simmers, shred the chicken using two forks or your hands.
7. Mix Chicken with Sauce: Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the garlic butter honey BBQ sauce. Stir well to coat the chicken.
8. Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
9. Assemble the Tacos: Place a generous amount of the garlic butter honey BBQ chicken on each tortilla. Top with diced onions, avocado, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro if desired.
10. Serve and Enjoy: Place the assembled tacos on a serving platter and dig in!
By blending sweet and savory elements, each step creates mouthwatering tacos you can’t resist.