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Honey Chicken Tacos

Delight your senses with these honey chicken tacos featuring tender honey-glazed chicken and a zesty lime slaw, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, skinless preferred
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp salt To taste
  • 1 tsp pepper To taste
For the lime slaw
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Chopped, optional
For assembly
  • 8 pieces taco shells Corn or flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts generously in the honey garlic mixture and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has a lovely golden hue.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the lime slaw by combining shredded cabbage, grated carrots, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in another bowl.
Assembly
  1. Once the chicken is finished baking, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Fill the taco shells with the delicious chicken and lime slaw.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken in honey-garlic mixture for a few hours or overnight. Avoid overbaking to keep chicken moist. Feel free to get creative with toppings like avocado or jalapeños.

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