Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken Tacos are a delicious fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully when cooked, adding a rich depth to the tacos.

This Tacos Recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or lime for added freshness.

Sweet and Savory Chicken Tacos

This recipe features tender chicken coated in a sweet brown sugar glaze, served in warm tortillas. The preparation time is around 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings, and it serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and caramelized. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
Slice the Chicken: Once rested, slice the chicken into strips.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Place sliced chicken on each tortilla and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and enjoy immediately.