Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of Garlic Honey BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. With tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a sweet and savory garlic honey BBQ sauce, these tacos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next taco night or weeknight dinner. The simplicity of preparation makes them ideal for busy schedules, allowing you to set your slow cooker and enjoy the delicious aroma as they cook. Serve these mouth-watering tacos with fresh toppings like coleslaw and cilantro, or pair them with hearty sides for a complete meal. Everyone will love the unique flavor combination and the ease of making this family-friendly recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts with BBQ sauce, honey, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks; return it to the sauce.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by adding shredded chicken to tortillas and topping with coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg