Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos (Print View)

Honey-garlic glazed chicken nestled in soft garlic naan, topped with fresh crunchy slaw for a perfect Indian-Mexican fusion.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ 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 chopped fresh cilantro

→ Optional Toppings

22 - Sliced jalapeños
23 - Fresh lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red onion, and fresh 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 and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Push chicken to the side of the pan and add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss chicken to coat evenly and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the glaze becomes sticky and adheres to 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 preheated oven until soft and heated through, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Lay out warm garlic naan and fill each with honey garlic chicken and a generous spoonful of slaw. Add optional jalapeños and lime wedges as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey-garlic glaze strikes that perfect balance between savory umami and sweet richness, making each bite feel a little indulgent.
  • Soft naan beats hard taco shells every time when you want something that won't shatter mid-bite and actually holds the warmth of the chicken.
  • The fresh, crunchy slaw provides a bright counterpoint to the rich glaze, so no single bite becomes overwhelming.
02 -
  • Chicken thighs are forgiving in a way that breasts never are; I learned this the hard way after years of dry, disappointing chicken tacos.
  • Cold slaw against hot chicken and warm naan is not an accident—it's the textural genius that makes this dish work, so don't skip the chilling step.
03 -
  • Buy pre-shredded cabbage if you're short on time and energy; this is not the moment to prove something to yourself by hand-shredding everything.
  • Make the slaw dressing separately from the vegetables if you're prepping ahead, then combine them just before serving so the cabbage doesn't get soggy.
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