Description
Huli Huli Chicken Tacos are a delicious fusion of Hawaiian flavors and traditional taco ingredients, featuring marinated grilled chicken served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil to the skillet if using.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Grill or cook in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Warm the flour tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a few strips of chicken on each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For added heat, include sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of sriracha on top of the tacos.
- Swap out the chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg