Description
A quick and easy fusion of sweet teriyaki chicken and savory taco flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- Taco shells
- 1 cup grilled pineapple, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp pineapple juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Dice red onion and cut pineapple into chunks.
- Marinate The Chicken: Marinate chicken thighs in teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook chicken on a preheated grill for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Grill the Pineapple: Grill pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Prepare the Crema: Mix sour cream, pineapple juice, lime juice, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Warm Taco Shells: Warm taco shells in the oven or on a skillet.
- Assemble the Tacos: Shred grilled chicken and layer in tacos with pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and crema.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken up to 4 hours ahead. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg