Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos
Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos are a cozy dish featuring tender honey-garlic chicken in soft garlic naan with a tangy slaw, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Honey Garlic Chicken
- 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Slaw
- 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly
- 8 small garlic naan breads
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic butter)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garlic butter)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
Make the Slaw
- In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the dressing with the vegetables until well coated.
- Refrigerate until needed, ideally for 20–30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken strips and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; toss the chicken to coat and let simmer until the glaze is sticky.
Warm and Flavor the Naan
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Brush both sides of each naan with the garlic butter.
- Warm naan in a skillet or oven until soft and heated through.
Assemble the Tacos
- Lay out garlic naan and fill each with a scoop of honey garlic chicken.
- Top with creamy slaw and optional jalapeños.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
You can swap Greek yogurt for extra mayonnaise for a creamier dressing. Leftovers can be stored separately for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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