Maui Chicken Tacos
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These Maui Chicken Tacos are deliciously inspired by the flavors of Hawaii. Tender, juicy, and bold-flavored, these tacos are a taste of paradise any day of the week.
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Ingredients
For the Marinated Chicken:
- 2-3 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs (or tenderloins)
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 6 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 piece ginger about 1-inch, fresh, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce regular strength
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 TB apple cider vinegar
- 1 TB sesame oil Asian
- table salt
Hawaiian Salsa:
- 1 tomato seeded and diced, large vine-ripened
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 can 20 oz diced or crushed pineapple, drained
- ¼ cup cilantro freshly chopped
- 1 lime juiced, fresh
- 2 tsp honey pure
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
Other:
- cilantro lime slices for garnish, and soft corn tortillas, freshly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together the onion, garlic, ginger, pineapple juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and Asian sesame oil. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and marinade is well incorporated.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly pat-dry the chicken pieces. Place chicken in a single layer on a cutting board, place a sheet of cling wrap over the chicken, and pound to an even thickness. Throw out cling wrap. Use a fork to pierce chicken pieces throughout. Lightly sprinkle chicken thighs on both sides with table salt. Toss chicken in bowl of marinade to coat well. Cover and chill overnight, or up to 2 nights. Be sure to turn chicken pieces over halfway through, if all pieces aren't completely immersed in marinade.
- Make the Hawaiian Salsa: Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl, toss well, and let chill until ready to use.
- To Serve: Grease and heat outdoor grill (or indoor grill pan) to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and grill (basting with marinade as desired) just until center is no longer pink, taking care not to over-cook. Discard marinade. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Serve chicken and salsa with soft corn tortillas, garnished as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
1090mg
(45%)
Potassium
516mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
359IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 359IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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