Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos (Printable)

Honey-garlic glazed chicken in soft naan with crisp slaw—a delicious Indian-Mexican fusion.

# What Goes In:

→ 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 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 - In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, julienned carrot, red onion, and cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the dressing with the vegetables until thoroughly coated. Refrigerate until assembly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Push chicken to the side; add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss chicken in the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sticky and glazed.
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 over medium heat or in a 350°F oven until soft and heated through.
04 - Lay out warmed garlic naan and fill each with honey garlic chicken and a generous spoonful of cabbage slaw. Add optional jalapeños and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's deceptively easy despite tasting like you spent serious time in the kitchen.
  • The honey-garlic glaze hits that perfect sweet-savory balance that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • You can prep the slaw ahead, so actual cooking time is closer to 20 minutes.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooking the slaw dressing; whisking it together makes it creamy and cohesive instead of just wet vegetables.
  • The honey will burn if your heat is too high, so medium-high is the sweet spot for that glossy glaze without scorching.
03 -
  • Chicken thighs forgive you in ways chicken breasts don't, so even if you cook for an extra minute, they stay juicy and forgiving.
  • The secret to a glossy glaze is patience—let it bubble and reduce so it coats the chicken instead of just pooling at the bottom of the pan.
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