Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos (Print Version)

Tender honey-garlic chicken in garlic naan with crisp slaw—a delicious Indian-Mexican fusion ready in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Honey Garlic Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs 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 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. In a separate 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. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Push chicken to the pan's 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 naan breads with the garlic butter mixture. Warm naan in a dry skillet or preheated oven until soft and heated through.
04 - Lay out warm garlic naan and fill each with honey garlic chicken and a generous spoonful of slaw. Add optional jalapeños as desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chicken gets sticky, glossy, and intensely flavorful without requiring hours of marinating—pure magic in under 10 minutes.
  • You get that satisfying contrast of soft naan against crunchy slaw and tender chicken, which somehow feels fancy but takes minimal effort.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when searing chicken; you want space for browning, not steaming, so work in batches if needed.
  • Make the slaw ahead of time; it actually tastes better after an hour because the vegetables soften and everything blends together instead of feeling separate.
03 -
  • Use chicken thighs specifically—they're cheaper than breasts and more forgiving, plus they actually taste better when glazed because they have more natural fat to carry the sauce.
  • The secret to restaurant-quality glaze is not overcrowding the pan; give the chicken room to brown properly rather than releasing steam and stewing in its own juices.
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