Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Sweet Chili Cucumbers

Who says tacos are limited to Mexican flavors? These delicious Asian fusion teriyaki tacos will have you addicted at first bite. The chicken is wonderfully juicy and flavorful with a crunchy cucumber slaw on top. These tacos are sweet, spicy, and fresh and as a huge crowd pleaser. Plus the ingredients can be made ahead of time and assembled whenever, so it is perfect for a busy week.

Makes: 8-10 Tacos

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Total Time: 60 Minutes

To Make:

1. First we need to get the chicken marinade. In a large bowl, add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced ginger and mix to combine well. Add in the chicken breasts and let sit and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. While the chicken marinades, let’s get the cucumbers started. In a large bowl, add in 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp minced garlic, and 1 tbsp minced ginger and stir to combine well. Thinly sliced a cucumber and add it to the bowl and toss to evenly coat – there will be a high sauce to cucumber ratio which makes a great sauce for the tacos. Set aside until ready to assemble the tacos.
3. Now let’s cook the chicken. I prefer to do this in an InstantPot because it yields a super juicy, tender chicken. Put the chicken breasts and any remaining marinade in the InstantPot and turn on high, cover, set the vent to closed, and cook for 30 minutes.
4. While the chicken is cooking, prep any remaining ingredients you want to use. And you can also heat the tortillas at this step as well and cover them in foil.
5. When the chicken is finished cooking, allow the InstantPot to naturally release and carefully remove the lid. Take the chicken breasts out place them in a bowl and shred using two forks.
6. Now it is time to assemble the tacos. Grab a tortilla, add a bit of the chicken to the bottom, top with the cucumbers and sauce and then add any and all toppings you want. I opted for simple sesame seeds and finely diced green onions; but the options are endless! You could even add a fried egg on top!