Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil and spices; toss to coat.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked; let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic; stir in honey and BBQ sauce; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss sliced chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with chicken mixture and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added heat, include chili powder or jalapeños. Customize toppings based on personal preferences for an even more enjoyable meal.