Description

Honey Garlic Chicken Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken coated in a rich honey garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, these tacos combine sweet, savory, and tangy flavors wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they are family-friendly, highly customizable, and use simple everyday ingredients to deliver a delicious and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil

Tortillas and Toppings

6 soft tortillas (flour or corn; use corn for gluten-free)
Optional toppings: shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro leaves, sliced avocado, pickled red onions

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Instructions

Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lime juice until well combined. This sauce will coat the chicken and provide the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Let it simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken simmers, warm your tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until soft and pliable to prevent cracking and make folding easier.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with a generous scoop of the honey garlic chicken. Add any desired toppings such as shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, or pickled onions for added freshness and texture.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken Tacos immediately, optionally garnished with a squeeze of lime juice or a sprinkle of chopped herbs for an irresistible finish.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier, more tender meat.
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure proper searing; cook in batches if necessary.
Use fresh garlic instead of bottled for a stronger and fresher flavor.
Let the sauce simmer to thicken for better coating rather than a runny glaze.
Warm tortillas well before assembling to prevent cracking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 tacos)
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg