Delicious Huli Huli Chicken Tacos You’ll Crave Every Time

These Huli Huli Chicken Tacos combine tender chicken with vibrant toppings for a refreshing twist on taco night.

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Prep Time 45

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinners

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)

For the Chicken

4 pieces chicken breasts the star of the dish

For the Salsa

1 cup diced pineapple
1 cup diced mango
1 piece avocado (diced)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 piece lime (juiced)
to taste pinch sea salt

For Assembling

24 pieces mini corn tortillas
as needed spray oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking

Equipment

grill pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until smooth. Reserve 1 cup for later. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Make the Fresh Salsa: Combine salsa ingredients in a medium bowl, squeeze lime juice over, toss gently, and set aside.
Grill the Marinated Chicken: Preheat grill pan, brush with oil, and grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Chop the Grilled Chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board, let rest, then dice into small pieces.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas, fill with chicken, top with salsa, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Warm tortillas briefly to prevent tearing.

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