Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Pear Salsa. This delightful dish combines tender marinated chicken with a sweet and tangy fruit salsa, delivering a refreshing twist on traditional tacos. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos are quick to prepare and can easily be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or meal prepping for the week, this recipe promises to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the fusion of savory chicken and tropical fruit that will elevate your taco night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
- 1 ripe pear (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill diced pineapple on skewers over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Grill marinated chicken strips for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Mix diced pineapple, pear, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the salsa.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with grilled chicken and topping with salsa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg