Description
Experience the delightful fusion of Japanese street food and tacos with these Irresistible Teriyaki Chicken Tacos. Tender boneless chicken breasts are marinated in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, then nestled in warm tortillas and topped with fresh, crunchy vegetables. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- ½ cup sliced radishes
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Reserve some sauce for drizzling later.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
- Pour half the teriyaki sauce over the chicken; stir to coat evenly and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Heat tortillas on another skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with teriyaki chicken, fresh vegetables, and drizzle reserved sauce before folding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce for enhanced flavor. Customize toppings with avocado or cilantro for added freshness. Store leftovers separately for best texture when reheating.