Honey Garlic Chicken Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Prep
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1 pound of chicken (thighs or breasts, no bones or skin)
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2 tablespoons of oil, preferably olive
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Pepper and salt—use as much as you’d like
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A teaspoon of smoked or regular paprika
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A teaspoon of powdered garlic
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A teaspoon of onion salt or powder
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Half a teaspoon of chili spice (only if you want)
→ Making Sauce
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4 big spoons of butter that hasn’t been salted
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4 crushed garlic cloves
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A couple of tablespoons of honey
→ Putting It Together
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Shells for tacos
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Thinly sliced lettuce
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Shredded cheese of your choice
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Any kind of salsa you like
# Instructions:
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Throw the chicken into a bowl. Add olive oil, some salt and pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili if you want extra heat. Mix everything so the chicken is coated and ready.
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Take a pan and warm it over medium flame. Pop the chicken in and let it sizzle for 5-7 minutes per side until it’s fully cooked and gets a nice golden crust.
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In another small pan on low heat, melt your butter. Toss in the smashed garlic cloves and let them cook until you smell their aroma—about a minute. Add the honey, mix it all together, and wait for it to turn smooth and glossy.
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Once the butter honey sauce is ready, pour it all over the chicken while it’s still in the pan. Stir it up to cover every piece with that tasty glaze.
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Chop up the glazed chicken. Put the chicken slices in taco shells and pile on lettuce, cheese, salsa, or anything else you’re in the mood for.
# Notes:
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Want it spicier? Add more chili powder or stir some hot sauce into the butter sauce.
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Grilling the chicken instead of cooking it in a pan gives it some extra smokiness.