How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Tacos | Easy Japanese Fusion Recipe

teriyaki sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: honey + soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium content while honey adds sweetness.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas provide more fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while ground chicken can be more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Guacamole is healthier, while sour cream is a cheaper creamy alternative.

Cut chicken thigh into small pieces.

Heat 1 tsp canola oil in a pan and sear chicken until fragrant.

Add 2 tbsp cooking sake, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sugar to the pan.

Cook until the sauce thickens and is ready.

Toss shredded carrot and purple cabbage with salt, pepper, and lime juice.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp miso, and 1 tsp grated garlic.

Warm 3 flour tortillas in a pan and add cheese to your favorite taco shell or tortilla, toasting until warm.

Fill the tortillas with the teriyaki chicken and toppings.

Top with the prepared sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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