Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Pear Salsa
These tropical-inspired tacos feature grilled teriyaki chicken, pineapple-pear salsa, and fresh toppings in soft tortillas—a bold, flavorful fusion perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (makes 8 tacos)
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
→ Teriyaki Chicken
450g chicken breast, cut into uniform strips
120ml teriyaki sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
15ml honey
15ml neutral oil (e.g., canola or avocado oil)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Grilled Pineapple Pear Salsa
150g fresh pineapple, diced
1 ripe pear, diced
40g red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, finely diced
Juice of 1 lime
8g fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
8 small tortillas (corn or wheat, ~12cm diameter)
Optional: shredded cabbage
Optional: sliced avocado
Optional: lime wedges
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, garlic, honey, oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the Pineapple
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill diced pineapple for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly caramelized. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken
Grill marinated chicken for 3–4 minutes per side or until fully cooked and lightly charred. Rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Salsa
In a bowl, combine grilled pineapple, pear, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Warm the Tortillas
Heat tortillas on the grill or a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft and warm.
Assemble the Tacos
Fill each tortilla with teriyaki chicken and top with pineapple pear salsa. Add optional toppings like cabbage, avocado, or a squeeze of lime.
Serve
Arrange tacos on a platter and serve with extra lime wedges.
Notes
Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor.
Use canned pineapple if fresh isn’t available, but grilling fresh pineapple enhances the sweetness.
Make salsa in advance to allow flavors to meld.
