Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Tacos are bursting with flavor—featuring sweet and savory teriyaki-glazed chicken, smoky grilled pineapple and pear salsa, and fresh herbs all tucked into warm tortillas. A fun, colorful dish perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups fresh pineapple, sliced
- 1 large ripe pear, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic. Pour over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill pineapple and pear slices for 2–3 minutes per side until grill marks appear. Remove from heat and chop into small pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chopped pineapple, pear, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa. Set aside.
- Grill or cook the marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and caramelized.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with teriyaki chicken and topping with grilled pineapple pear salsa.
- Serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use a skillet if a grill is unavailable—flavor will still shine.
- Add jalapeño to salsa for heat or avocado for creaminess.
- Adjust sweetness with lime juice or a bit less teriyaki sauce.
- Prepare chicken and salsa in advance for easy assembly.
- Try flour tortillas for a softer texture or corn for a classic bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
