Chicken Teriyaki Taco Recipe
The chicken teriyaki taco combines the beloved umami Teriyaki chicken with a warm tortilla, resulting in a delicious fusion creation.
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 404kcal
Ingredients
Teriyaki Chicken
- 6 oz Chicken Thigh
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Yellow Onion
Taco and Toppings
- 4 pieces Low Carb Taco Tortillas
- 10 g Cheese
- 1 Radish
- Scallions
- Limes
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the marinade – Add the onion, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce into a bowl and stir together thoroughly.
- Prepare the chicken – Cut the chicken into small, bite-size pieces, trimming off the excess fat. Add the chicken pieces into the bowl with the marinade and mix together thoroughly. Let marinade for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Prepare the taco toppings – When you’re about ready to make the tacos and the meat has been fully marinated, prepare the taco toppings. Mince the onion and green onion into small pieces, slice the radish and pear, and set aside. Also, set aside the tortillas you are using at this point.
- Cook the chicken – Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over the stove to medium-high heat. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Toast the tortilla – Use a skillet set to medium to high heat to lightly toast the tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the taco – Lay the tortilla out on a flat surface, then add the chicken, cheese, and toppings in that order. Serve and enjoy your chicken tacos!
Notes
Substitutions and Variations
Use low-carb corn tortillas – You can also opt to use low-carb corn tortillas from Mission taco if you prefer corn tortillas.
Mix and match the toppings – Korean pear, green onions, and radishes are some good topping options.
Expert Tips
If you don’t have time to marinade – Cook the chicken without the marinade in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and begins to brown. Then add the sauce into the pan and coat the chicken and let simmer until the sauce begins to reduce.
Pair it with fresh toppings – The umami flavors of the teriyaki sauce pair beautifully with some fresh flavors, such as Asian pear or green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg