Hot Maple Bacon Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Hot Maple Bacon Chicken Tacos combine savory and sweet flavors, making them a delightful twist on traditional tacos. The recipe features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a sweet maple glaze that elevates the taste profile.

This Tacos Recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner or a fun gathering with friends. You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding fresh vegetables or your favorite sauces.

Delicious Hot Maple Bacon Chicken Tacos

This recipe showcases grilled chicken coated in a maple syrup and bacon mixture, served in soft tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Sour cream or hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Place sliced chicken in each tortilla, then top with crumbled bacon, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and green onions.
Add Optional Toppings: If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese and drizzle with sour cream or hot sauce.
Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm, and serve with extra maple syrup on the side if desired.