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Huli Huli Chicken Tacos

Sweet and Savory Huli Huli Chicken Tacos for Taco Night Fun

Experience the tropical burst of flavor in these Huli Huli Chicken Tacos, perfect for taco night.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • large bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 1 cup Pineapple juice
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Ketchup
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb Chicken breast boneless, skinless

For the Salsa

  • 1 cup Pineapple diced
  • 1 cup Mango diced
  • 1 medium Avocado diced
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juiced
  • to taste Sea salt

For Serving

  • 8 pieces Mini corn tortillas

Instructions
 

Marinade and Salsa Preparation

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chicken broth, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. Reserve 1 cup of marinade. Add chicken breasts to the remaining marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In another bowl, combine diced pineapple, mango, avocado, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with sea salt. Set aside.

Grilling the Chicken

  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat and brush lightly with oil. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked, checking doneness with a meat thermometer.
  • Baste the chicken occasionally with the reserved marinade while grilling.
  • Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before dicing into small pieces.

Assembling the Tacos

  • Warm the mini corn tortillas. Divide diced chicken among tortillas and top with prepared salsa. Optionally add extra cilantro or lime juice and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fresh salsa, Grilled Chicken, Huli Huli Chicken Tacos, quick dinner, Taco Night
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