Honey Garlic Chicken Tacos
A simple, weeknight-friendly taco recipe that combines savory chicken with sweet honey and zingy garlic. These Honey Garlic Chicken Tacos come together in one skillet, with a glossy glaze that caramelizes on the chicken and a squeeze of fresh lime to finish. Perfect for casual dinners with family or friends.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- topping ideas: chopped cilantro, red onion, avocado slices, lime wedges
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat dry. This helps the glaze stick and the chicken to sear nicely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set the glaze aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through.
- Pour the honey-garlic glaze over the chicken in the pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook, turning the chicken occasionally, until the glaze is glossy and thick enough to coat the meat, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Let it rest for a minute, then slice or shred. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the glaze.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Slice or fan the chicken and spoon into tortillas. Add toppings as desired and serve with lime wedges.