Irresistible Japanese Street Food Tacos with Teriyaki Chicken
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with these mouthwatering tacos filled with tender teriyaki chicken and fresh veggies, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 4 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and cook each breast for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Baste occasionally with leftover marinade.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest for five minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm tortillas and layer with shredded cabbage and teriyaki chicken slices. Top with sliced green onions and additional toppings as desired.
- Drizzle extra sauce or spicy mayo if desired. Enjoy fresh!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg