Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos (Printer View)

Honey-garlic glazed chicken in soft naan with crisp slaw. A delicious Indian-Mexican fusion ready in 45 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Honey Garlic Chicken

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

→ 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 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garlic Naan

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

→ Optional Toppings

22 - Sliced jalapeños
23 - Fresh lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Combine shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the dressing with the vegetables until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
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 to 8 minutes. Push chicken to the side of the pan; add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss chicken to coat thoroughly and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky and the chicken is 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 or oven until soft and heated through.
04 - Lay out warmed garlic naan breads and fill each with honey garlic chicken and a generous portion of slaw. Add optional jalapeños and serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey garlic glaze has this addictive sticky-sweet coating that makes you reach for another taco before you've finished the first.
  • Soft naan replaces traditional taco shells, giving you something warm and pillowy that soaks up all the incredible flavors.
  • The slaw stays crisp and cool against the warm chicken, creating a texture contrast that keeps things interesting in every bite.
02 -
  • The slaw needs to sit in the dressing for at least five minutes before assembly so the vegetables soften slightly and the flavors meld—rushing this step makes it taste raw and disconnected from everything else.
  • Don't skip the ginger; I learned this the hard way when I made it once with just garlic and the sauce tasted flat and one-note compared to how it should be.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the skillet when you're browning the chicken; give each strip space so it develops color instead of steaming in its own moisture.
  • Taste the honey garlic glaze before tossing the chicken in it; if it's too thick, loosen it with a splash of water or lime juice so it coats evenly.
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