Garlic Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
These Garlic Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos are one of our favorite dinners! Seasoned and cooked chicken is tossed in a super yummy garlic butter, honey BBQ sauce and served in tortillas with red onions, cilantro, or whatever toppings you’d like right on top!
Tacos are always a winner around here! If you love them too, check out these Big Mac Tacos, Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe, and Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken Tacos.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super quick and easy: This one comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a great go-to for busy weeknights.
- Big on flavor: The garlic butter honey BBQ sauce is absolutely delicious and coats every piece of chicken perfectly.
- Crowd-pleaser every time: Whether it’s taco Tuesday or a last-minute dinner, these always disappear fast!
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
No need to stress about complicated ingredient lists! This recipe keeps things simple with pantry-friendly staples that you probably already have on hand. We’ve listed everything below to help you save time on your next grocery run. You can find the full amounts in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Variations
- No tortillas? This chicken is amazing served over rice or scooped up with chips!
- Add some heat: Toss in some red pepper flakes to the sauce before adding the chicken for a spicy kick!
- Make it a bowl: Skip the tortillas and serve the chicken over cilantro lime rice with all your favorite toppings for a delicious taco bowl!
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add the oil to a medium sized skillet, add the diced chicken, salt, pepper and onion powder, stir and cook over a medium to high heat until the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Add the butter and garlic and cook for 30 seconds on a medium to low heat. Add the honey, bbq sauce and apple cider vinegar and stir.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
- Add the chicken to the tortillas and your favorite toppings! Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Warm your tortillas in the microwave for just a few seconds before filling them.
- Want more spice? Add red pepper flakes to the sauce right before putting the chicken in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Store the chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. We recommend storing the toppings separately and assembling fresh when you are ready to eat!
Absolutely! This garlic butter honey BBQ chicken is great served over rice, on top of chips as a loaded nacho situation, or even just on its own as a protein bowl.
Yes! Boneless skinless chicken thighs work great in this recipe. They tend to be a little juicier and are just as delicious tossed in the honey BBQ sauce.
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📖Recipe
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Garlic Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Equipment
- Medium skillet or sauté pan
- Cutting board
- sharp knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Microwave or dry skillet for warming tortillas
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 8 fajita-size or street taco tortillas
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir occasionally and cook for 7–9 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly so the garlic does not burn.
- Stir in the honey, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds or heat them in a dry skillet.
- Fill each tortilla with the saucy chicken.
- Top with red onions, cilantro, or any toppings you like. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Don’t want tortillas? The chicken would be great over chips or over rice!
- Want some spice? You can add some red pepper flakes to the sauce before adding the chicken.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
