Name: Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 10.5 ounces chicken breast; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce; 1 onion; 2 tablespoons oil; 6 tortillas; 1.5 cups cheese; cilantro lime sauce

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Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

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Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos

Chicken

10 ½ ounces chicken breast

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 tbsp honey

2 tablespoons BBQ sauce

1 onion

2 tablespoons oil

Wrap

6 tortillas

1 ½ cups cheese

Serving

cilantro lime sauceas desired

Instructions

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix the honey, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside, this ensures even flavor later and prevents over-seasoning in the pan.

Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden. Add the diced chicken and cook until it’s almost done.

Pour the prepared honey BBQ mixture into the pan. Toss well so the chicken and onions are fully coated. Let it simmer briefly until sticky and glossy.

Heat a lightly oiled pan. Place a tortilla in the pan, add a layer of cheese, spoon in the honey BBQ chicken mixture, then add a little more cheese on top. Fold the tortilla.

Toast the tacos on both sides until golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Caramelize for Depth 🍯
Don't just mix honey and BBQ sauce—caramelize them together in a pan for 2-3 minutes to develop complex, smoky sweetness that elevates the entire dish.
Pound Your Chicken Evenly 🔨
Pound chicken breasts to uniform ½-inch thickness before cooking to ensure they cook through at the same rate and stay juicy without overcooking the edges.
Toast Your Tortillas 🔥
Briefly char tortillas face-down in a dry skillet for 15-20 seconds per side to add nutty flavor and prevent them from getting soggy when filled.
Make Cilantro Lime Sauce Ahead ⏰
Prepare your cilantro lime sauce 30 minutes in advance so flavors meld together, then refrigerate until serving for a refreshingly bright contrast to the rich BBQ chicken.
Build Flavor Layers with Spices 🌶️
Bloom your garlic powder and paprika in hot oil for 30 seconds before adding chicken to unlock their full aromatic potential and create a more complex spice foundation.