Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tanginess)
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Toppings of choice: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  6. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar (if using) and whisk until smooth.
  8. Return chicken to skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  9. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet, on a griddle, or wrapped in foil in the oven until soft and pliable.
  10. Divide the garlic butter honey BBQ chicken evenly among warmed tortillas.
  11. Add chosen toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
  12. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
  13. Serve tacos immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.