These Honey Mustard Chicken Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, combining tender chicken with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this tacos recipe is sure to please the whole family.
The preparation is simple, making it easy to whip up a delicious meal in no time. You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding fresh vegetables, cheese, or avocado for extra flavor.
Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Tacos
This recipe features grilled or sautéed chicken coated in a honey mustard sauce, served in warm tortillas with your choice of toppings. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the Chicken: Once cooled, slice the chicken into strips and toss with the honey mustard sauce until evenly coated.
- Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a portion of the honey mustard chicken on each tortilla and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese. Add sour cream and salsa if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos immediately while warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g