Hot Honey Chicken Tacos

For the chicken

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or tenders
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if baking)

For the hot honey sauce

• 1/3 cup Double Barrel Honey
  
• 2–4 tablespoons your favorite hot sauce (to taste)
  
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra gloss)
  
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
  
• Pinch of salt

For the slaw

• 2 cups finely shredded green or purple cabbage
  
• 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion (optional)
  
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
  
• 1–2 tablespoons Double Barrel Honey
  
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  
• Pinch of salt

For serving

• 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  
• 1 avocado, sliced
  
• Extra cilantro leaves
  
• Lime wedges
  

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Season and cook the chicken
   
   
   • Pat chicken dry, then season with salt, pepper, and chili powder or smoked paprika.
   • To bake: Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place chicken on a parchment‑lined sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake 18–22 minutes, until cooked through (165°F internal).
   • Let rest 5 minutes, then slice or chop into bite‑size pieces.
     
     
2. Make the slaw
   
   
   • In a bowl, whisk lime juice, Double Barrel Honey, mayo/Greek yogurt, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
   • Toss with shredded cabbage (and red onion, if using) until coated. Set aside.
     
     
3. Make the hot honey sauce
   
   
• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine Double Barrel Honey, hot sauce, butter (if using), lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
• Warm just until melted and smooth; do not boil. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness.
  
  
4. Coat the chicken
   
   
   • Add the warm sliced/chopped chicken to a large bowl.
   • Pour the hot honey sauce over and toss until every piece is glossy and coated.
     
     
5. Assemble the tacos
   
   
   • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low burner.
   • Fill each tortilla with a scoop of hot honey chicken, a handful of slaw, and a few slices of avocado.
   • Top with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

You can dial the heat up or down by adjusting the hot sauce, or add a drizzle of plain Double Barrel Honey on top if you want extra sweetness.