Hot Honey Chicken Tacos with Ranch Slaw

These bold and flavorful tacos combine spicy-sweet hot honey chicken with creamy ranch-style slaw, melty cheese, and crispy onions—all tucked into warm tortillas. Perfect for taco night with attitude

Yield: 6 Tacos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Special Equipment: skillet and sauce pan

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

• 1 tsp chipotle powder or smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ¼ cup honey

• 1–2 tsp hot sauce

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 cups coleslaw mix

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp buttermilk or sour cream

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 6 small flour or corn tortillas

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Crispy fried onions

• Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Directions

1. Make the Hot Honey

   In a small saucepan, warm honey over low heat. Stir in hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken

   Toss chicken with chipotle powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.

3. Mix the Slaw

   In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk or sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add coleslaw mix and toss to coat.

4. Warm the Tortillas

   Toast tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.

5. Assemble the Tacos

   Fill each tortilla with chicken, slaw, and cheese. Top with crispy fried onions. Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges