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Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Pear Salsa

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These teriyaki chicken tacos with grilled pineapple pear salsa are a tropical, sweet-savory fusion perfect for taco night. Juicy teriyaki chicken and smoky fruit salsa come together in warm tortillas for a fresh and flavorful meal.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 30 minutes marinating)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (2 tacos each)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

  • For the teriyaki chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • For the grilled pineapple pear salsa:
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple slices
  • 1 ripe pear, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • For serving:
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage or lettuce
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken strips in teriyaki sauce, garlic, and honey for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until charred. Chop and mix with pear, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
  3. Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and caramelized.
  4. Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
  5. To assemble tacos, layer shredded cabbage in each tortilla, top with teriyaki chicken, and spoon over the grilled pineapple pear salsa.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Add sriracha or chili flakes to teriyaki sauce for heat.
  • Top with avocado or spicy mayo for creaminess.
  • Broil pineapple in oven if grill isn’t available.
  • Assemble tacos fresh to keep salsa crisp.

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