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Crispy Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos

Deliciously crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey BBQ sauce, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Hot Honey BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Coat and Bake
  1. In a separate bowl, place the flour. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and coat each piece in flour.
  2. Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Make the Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, and hot sauce. Heat over low heat until warmed through.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. In a large bowl, toss the baked chicken with the hot honey BBQ sauce until well coated.
  2. To assemble, place a portion of the chicken in each tortilla and top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference. For extra crunch, add some sliced jalapeños or avocado.

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