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Hawaiian Chicken Tacos

Delicious Hawaiian Chicken Tacos featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh pineapple, and a zesty slaw, all wrapped in soft tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
Taco Filling
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime juiced
  • 8 small tortillas corn or flour
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños pickled or fresh

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Prepare the Slaw
  1. In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Toss to combine.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Place tortillas on a plate, add chicken, and top with the pineapple slaw. Add optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if time permits. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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