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Crispy Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos

Crunchy crispy chicken tacos coated in sweet and spicy hot honey BBQ sauce with fresh toppings and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tacos
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
Hot Honey BBQ Sauce
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Deep skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Combine flour and seasonings in a bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Coat chicken in seasoned flour mixture.
  5. Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Drain fried chicken on paper towels.
  7. Combine barbecue sauce honey hot sauce red pepper flakes and butter in a saucepan.
  8. Simmer sauce until glossy and slightly thickened.
  9. Toss crispy chicken in hot honey BBQ sauce.
  10. Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with toppings.
  11. Serve immediately with extra sauce if desired.

Notes

For extra crunch double coat the chicken before frying. Air fry option also works well for a lighter version.