Description

Sticky Lime Honey Chicken Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet, tangy honey-lime glaze. These easy chicken tacos are packed with fresh toppings like cabbage, avocado, and cilantro, making them the perfect balance of savory, citrusy, and slightly spicy flavors.

Ingredients

Chicken breast or thighs
Olive oil
Garlic (minced)
Lime juice
Lime zest
Honey
Soy sauce
Chili flakes
Paprika
Salt
Black pepper
Small tortillas
Shredded cabbage or lettuce
Carrots (julienned)
Fresh cilantro
Sour cream or yogurt
Avocado slices

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Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in lime juice, lime zest, honey, soy sauce, and chili flakes.
Let the sauce simmer until thickened and coats the chicken in a sticky glaze.
Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
Assemble tacos by adding chicken to each tortilla.
Top with cabbage, carrots, avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of sour cream or yogurt.
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.Simmer longer for a thicker glaze.Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor.Add cornstarch slurry if you want extra thickness.