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Flavorful Honey Garlic Butter BBQ Tacos

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These honey garlic butter BBQ tacos combine sweet, smoky, and buttery flavors with tender chicken thighs and fresh cilantro for a quick, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: Lime wedges for squeezing
  • Optional: Thinly sliced red onion or avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry chicken thighs, then cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, honey, and minced garlic until combined. Have BBQ sauce ready.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil if needed. Cook chicken pieces in a single layer for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium-low. In the same skillet, add honey garlic butter mixture and stir gently for 1 minute to melt and infuse garlic.
  5. Stir in BBQ sauce until smooth and heated through.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat evenly in sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors and thicken sauce.
  7. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side, then keep warm wrapped in a towel.
  8. Assemble tacos by spooning chicken mixture onto tortillas. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and add optional toppings like lime wedges, red onion, or avocado.
  9. Serve immediately while warm and juicy.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier meat. Soften butter before melting to avoid burning garlic. Adjust honey amount based on BBQ sauce sweetness. Warm tortillas well to prevent tearing. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas and check BBQ sauce label. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine.

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Keywords: honey garlic butter, BBQ tacos, chicken tacos, easy dinner, quick meal, weeknight recipe, comfort food

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