Honey Garlic Naan Chicken Tacos (Printable)

Honey-garlic glazed chicken in soft naan with fresh 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 chopped fresh cilantro

→ Optional Toppings

22 - Sliced jalapeños
23 - Fresh lime wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the dressing with vegetables until evenly 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 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Push chicken to the side of the pan, add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss chicken in the glaze and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sticky and fully coated.
03 - Mix 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 warm garlic naan breads 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 tastes like it took hours, but it comes together in minutes while your chicken cooks.
  • Soft naan replaces tortillas and somehow feels fancier while being just as easy to handle.
  • That crisp, tangy slaw cuts through the sweetness in a way that makes you reach for another taco immediately.
  • It's the kind of fusion dish that feels inventive without requiring a second trip to specialty stores.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the chicken properly on the first side—it's what creates flavor, not just cooks it through, and it's the difference between good tacos and ones you actually crave.
  • If your slaw dressing looks thick or separated, you've probably used cold ingredients straight from the fridge; let everything sit at room temperature for five minutes before mixing, and it comes together smoothly.
  • Assemble these just before eating or the naan gets soggy from the slaw—it happens fast, and serving them immediately is the whole point.
03 -
  • Slice your chicken against the grain if you want it extra tender—it makes a difference in texture that people notice without knowing why.
  • Toast your spices or garlic in the oil for just a few seconds before adding anything else to wake up their flavor, and the whole glaze tastes more intentional.
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