Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos (Print Version)

Honey-garlic glazed chicken in soft naan with fresh slaw—a fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Honey Garlic Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
07 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Cabbage Slaw

09 - 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
11 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
12 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garlic Naan

18 - 8 small garlic naan breads
19 - 2 tbsp melted butter
20 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
21 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Optional Toppings

22 - Sliced jalapeños
23 - Fresh lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the dressing with vegetables until evenly coated. Refrigerate until service.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Push chicken to one side; add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss chicken in the glaze and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce reduces and coats the chicken.
03 - Combine melted butter with minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Brush both sides of each naan bread with the garlic butter mixture. Warm naan in a dry skillet or oven until softened and heated through.
04 - Lay out warmed garlic naan breads. Fill each with honey garlic chicken and a generous spoonful of cabbage slaw. Add sliced jalapeños and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • That moment when chicken is so glossy and sticky it practically melts—it happens here, and it's addictive.
  • You're eating something that tastes adventurous without needing a grocery list from three different stores.
02 -
  • If your glaze looks thin after adding the liquids, don't panic—keep the heat on medium-high and let it reduce for a full minute longer until it coats the back of a spoon, otherwise you'll have delicious chicken in a pool of sauce instead of a glaze.
  • Make the slaw at least 15 minutes ahead so the dressing has time to soften the raw vegetables just enough to take the edge off without making them soggy.
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into strips rather than cubes—they cook faster and get more surface area for that gorgeous glaze to cling to.
  • Don't skip brushing the naan on both sides with garlic butter, as that underside against the skillet becomes slightly crispy and adds another texture layer to the experience.
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