Description
Need a fast dinner that feels fun, filling, and a little different from the usual taco routine? These Honey Mustard Chicken Tacos are the answer. Crispy chicken, creamy sweet-tangy sauce, and crunchy broccoli slaw come together in warm tortillas for a meal that’s quick, flexible, and family-friendly. Perfect for busy nights when you want maximum flavor with minimal stress.
Ingredients
For the chicken
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16 frozen crispy chicken strips (about 1.5 lb)
or cooked grilled chicken for a lighter option
For the honey mustard sauce (quick homemade)
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons mustard (yellow or Dijon)
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2–3 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
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Pinch salt
For the broccoli slaw
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1 (12 oz) bag broccoli slaw mix (or coleslaw mix)
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1 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener
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Salt and black pepper to taste
For serving
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8 taco-size tortillas (flour or corn)
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Extra honey mustard for drizzling
Instructions
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Make the slaw
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In a bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, sugar/sweetener, salt, and pepper.
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Add broccoli slaw and toss well to coat.
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Refrigerate while you prepare the rest (at least 15 minutes for best flavor).
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Cook the chicken
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Bake or air-fry chicken strips according to package directions until hot and crispy.
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Let rest 2 minutes so the coating stays crunchy.
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Slice into bite-size pieces if large.
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Mix the honey mustard
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Stir mayonnaise, mustard, honey, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
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Adjust to taste — more honey for sweeter, more mustard for tangier.
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Warm the tortillas
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Heat in a dry skillet 20–30 seconds per side, or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.
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Assemble the tacos
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Add chicken to each tortilla.
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Top with a generous scoop of slaw.
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Drizzle with honey mustard sauce.
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Serve immediately.
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Notes
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Chill the slaw first — even 15 minutes improves flavor and texture.
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Air fryer = extra crunch for chicken strips.
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Don’t overfill tacos or they’ll split when folded.
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Make it lighter by using grilled chicken and half yogurt/half mayo in the slaw.
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Great for taco bars — let everyone build their own.