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Golden Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos

A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in soft tortillas and kissed with garlic butter, honey, and BBQ sauce, perfect for a cozy family gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce (halal-friendly)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Assembly
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas check for halal certification
  • to taste Fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • to taste Diced tomatoes
  • to taste Shredded lettuce
  • to taste Sliced jalapeños (optional)
  • as needed Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
Cooking
  1. Add seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
  2. Pour honey and BBQ sauce over chicken, stir to coat evenly, and let simmer for another 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Assembly
  1. Remove chicken from skillet, let rest, then slice into strips or shred.
  2. Warm tortillas and fill each with chicken mixture and your choice of toppings.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For substitutions, chicken breasts or tofu can be used instead. Keep garlic from burning and ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).