Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Pear Salsa
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Pear Salsa. These tacos blend tender teriyaki-marinated chicken with the sweet and vibrant flavors of grilled pineapple and fresh pears. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe offers a quick and nutritious meal that is both visually stunning and packed with flavor. The tropical salsa not only enhances the taste but also adds a refreshing crunch, making each bite a delicious experience. Customize your tacos with a variety of toppings to suit your palate, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys their perfect taco.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
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 by whisking together teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken strips in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread diced pineapple onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Grill marinated chicken strips for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Prepare salsa by mixing grilled pineapple, diced pear, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by filling warm tortillas with grilled chicken and topping with pineapple pear salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg