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Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos

Sticky honey-soy chicken in soft garlic naan with crunchy slaw for a comforting weeknight meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food, Fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

For the Slaw & Dressing

  • 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
  • to taste Salt and pepper

For the Naan

  • 8 small garlic naan breads
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Optional Toppings

  • to taste Sliced jalapeños
  • to taste Fresh lime wedges

Instructions
 

Make the slaw and dressing

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups green cabbage, 1 cup purple cabbage, julienned carrot, thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss the dressing with the vegetables until well coated. Refrigerate until needed.

Cook the chicken

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken and sauté until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Move the chicken to one side of the pan.

Make the honey garlic glaze

  • With the chicken pushed to one side, add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon grated ginger to the empty pan space. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Toss the chicken in the sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes until sticky and glazed.

Prepare the garlic naan

  • Mix 2 tablespoons melted butter with 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Brush both sides of each naan with the garlic butter.
  • Warm naan in a dry skillet or in the oven until soft and heated through, about 1–2 minutes per side in a skillet or 5–7 minutes at 350°F in the oven.

Assemble and serve

  • Lay out warmed garlic naan. Fill each with honey garlic chicken and a generous spoonful of slaw. Add sliced jalapeños and lime wedges if using.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, pat chicken dry before seasoning and don't over-simmer the sauce. Add lime to the slaw dressing for brightness.
Keyword Chicken Tacos, Easy Recipe, Honey Garlic, Naan Tacos, Weeknight Meal