Description
These tacos feature tender teriyaki-marinated chicken paired with a bright grilled pineapple and pear salsa for a delightful sweet-tangy contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 ripe pear, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- Optional: Shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, lime wedges, sesame seeds, pickled red onion, Greek yogurt or light mayo mixed with lime
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce, garlic, honey, oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized, then dice.
- Combine grilled pineapple, pear, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl to make the salsa.
- Grill marinated chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet or grill.
- Assemble tacos by adding chicken and a generous spoonful of salsa.
- Garnish with optional ingredients if desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Customize the salsa with different fruits and adjust spice levels as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, tacos, grilled salsa, easy recipe, weeknight dinner