Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey (or agave syrup)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in honey and BBQ sauce; simmer for a few minutes until combined.
- Add shredded chicken to the sauce; mix well and heat through.
- Warm tortillas in a separate skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with the chicken mixture, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese (if using), and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg