Teriyaki Chicken Tacos
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Teriyaki Chicken Tacos are a fun twist on an Asian-inspired taco! This recipe combines sweet-savory teriyaki rotisserie chicken with crispy carrots, green onion, cilantro and spicy sriracha mayo all in a warm tortilla. The best part? These tacos come together in just 20 minutes and are packed with bold flavor without the hassle!
These tacos were inspired by my husband’s love of teriyaki sauce and tacos. He asked if we could make a teriyaki chicken taco and I was like OF COURSE! So here we go!
Why You’ll Love These Teriyaki Chicken Tacos
- Quick and Easy – Thanks to rotisserie chicken and store-bought teriyaki sauce, dinner is ready in no time!
- Flavor-Packed – They’re sweet, salty and umami-rich. They have a wonderful balance of flavors and textures. One is definitely not enough!
- Customizable – Add your favorite toppings like pineapple, avocado and of course, spicy mayo!
- Family-Friendly – Adult and kids alike will devour these!
Ingredients:
- Rotisserie chicken – simply shred it and mix with teriyaki sauce.
- Store-bought teriyaki sauce – There’s so many good ones out there. Pick your favorite!
- Shredded carrots – I love the crunch they add.
- Green onions – The mild onion flavor pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
- Cilantro – The bright flavor of cilantro complements the savory, sometimes spicy flavors in Asian cooking.
- Fresh lime juice – A squeeze of lime adds a hint of acid to balance out the salt and sweetness.
- Sriracha Mayonnaise – It’s the perfect sauce for these tacos. It adds a creamy element along with a little kick!
- Tortillas – corn of flour. Your choice!
Instructions:
These tacos are insanely easy to make which is the number reason why we love them so much.
- Mix teriyaki sauce with chicken
- Warm tortillas
- Assemble tacos
Variations and Substitutions
- No rotisserie chicken? Use any cooked shredded chicken. Chicken breast or chicken thighs would work.
- Gluten free – Use gluten-free tortillas and a gluten free teriyaki sauce.
- Make them spicy – Add jalapeños or chili garlic sauce to the toppings.
- Taco bowl – Instead of using tortillas, serve chicken with toppings over rice.
- Additional toppings – Add avocado, cabbage, or jalapeños. The ideas are endless!
Final Thoughts
I love a good semi-homemade meal. Week night meals can be ready difficult to prepare, especially when you have a busy house hold. These Teriyaki Chicken Tacos are the perfect meal to prepare because they’re quick and easy without limiting flavor. I love using simple ingredients to create exceptional recipes that not only taste amazing, but are easy to make! Enjoy!
Teriyaki Chicken Tacos
Rotisserie chicken is mixed with teriyaki sauce and placed in a warm tortilla and topped with crunchy carrots, green onion, cilantro and sriracha mayo. So easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 small rotisserie chicken, shredded
- Teriyaki Sauce (I used Kikkoman Teriyaki Glaze, but any kind will do)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha (more if you like spice)
- chopped green onions
- shredded carrots
- cilantro
- corn tortillas, warmed
Instructions
- Place shredded chicken in a bowl and add 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce. Chicken should be coated with the sauce but not drowning it. You can add more if you like.
- Mix together mayonnaise and sriracha; set aside.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions. If you have a gas stove you can place them over a low flame to warm them or you can also grill them if you want them to be charred.
- When you’re ready to serve, warm chicken in the microwave. Assemble tacos by adding chicken then top with green onions, carrots, cilantro and the spicy mayo.
Notes
Tacos are all about personal preference. There is no right or wrong way to create this recipe – add as much or as little ingredients as you would like.
