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Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple-Pear Salsa delight!


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  • Author: Benjamin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A tropical twist on taco night—these Teriyaki Chicken Tacos are topped with a sweet grilled pineapple and pear salsa for a burst of juicy flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 pear, diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • Corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.
  • Grill or sauté chicken until cooked through and slice.
  • Toss pineapple and pear with olive oil and grill until charred.
  • Chop grilled fruit and mix with red onion and lime juice to make salsa.
  • Serve chicken in tortillas topped with the fruit salsa and cilantro.

Notes

  • Make it spicier by adding jalapeños to the salsa.
  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Salsa can be made ahead and chilled.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American