Teriyaki Chicken Tacos: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Twist
A delicious and easy recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Tacos that will add a flavorful twist to your meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese-Mexican Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 8 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Marinate chicken thighs in teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Fill taco shells with sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and green onions.
- Serve with extra teriyaki sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, add jalapeños to your tacos.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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