🌮 Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Sweet, savory teriyaki chicken paired with smoky grilled pineapple and fresh toppings — bold flavor in every bite.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🍗 Teriyaki Chicken
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
🍍 Grilled Pineapple Salsa
- 1½ cups fresh pineapple slices
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Pinch of salt
🌮 For Serving
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
Mix teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and olive oil.
Add chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for more flavor).
2️⃣ Grill the Pineapple
Grill over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly charred.
Chop and combine with red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Grill 5–7 minutes per side (internal temp 165°F / 74°C)
OR cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until caramelized and cooked through.
Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
4️⃣ Assemble the Tacos
Warm tortillas.
Layer cabbage, sliced chicken, grilled pineapple salsa, and avocado.
Finish with a squeeze of lime.
🔥 Optional Extras
- Drizzle spicy mayo (Greek yogurt + sriracha).
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.
- Add pickled red onions for tang.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A homemade low-sugar teriyaki sauce
- A slow-cooker version
- Or a meal-prep version for the week 🌮
