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Sweet and savory teriyaki chicken is topped with fresh pineapple and all the classic taco fillings to make these Pineapple Chicken Tacos a major win at the dinner table.
You know how sometimes a flavor combo just sticks in your brain? I have been stuck on these pineapple tacos ever since my friend Jill told me about her family’s take on them.
There’s something simply divine about teriyaki chicken with sweet pineapple. Add in the experience of eating it as a taco, with all the other classic toppings in the mix, and it’s truly amazing.
While my crew normally eats tacos with hot sauce, we all enjoyed these tacos with a drizzle of this easy homemade teriyaki sauce on top. It packs so much sweet and savory flavor, and you can make it in just minutes.
If you’ve never made teriyaki at home, then you definitely should give it a try! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and it’s such a simple recipe. This sauce is way better than anything you can find bottled and for sale on grocery store shelves.
Listen, I know that pineapple in savory dishes can be divisive. But, I have to admit that I am unapologetically on team pineapple. I adore Hawaiian pizza. And, I love these pineapple chicken tacos for the same reasons.
If you have someone who doesn’t like pineapple and meat together, then I’d strongly recommend getting them to try this recipe. The teriyaki sauce already has some sweetness, and that helps the pineapple to fit within the flavors that even picky eaters are expecting.
I knew when I tried these tacos that I would have to develop a pineapple chicken bowl version for myself. It’s not that I dislike tacos. I like them. I do. But, I prefer bowls. You can fit more fresh vegetables in them, and there are so few vegetables I don’t want more of in my life.
You can also adapt this recipe by using a different sauce, like this hoisin teriyaki sauce. It’s a wonderful twist that I think works really well with the pineapple in this recipe.
And, if you’re in a rush in the evenings, and the crockpot is your best friend, then don’t miss out on these slow-cooker chicken tacos with pineapple and creamy coleslaw. Yes, coleslaw. Trust me.
At the risk of repeating myself, I have to give one last recommendation that you give this flavor combination a try. These chicken and pineapple recipes are all tried and true. One of them is bound to change your mind.
Grilled chicken sandwiches with pineapple are positively irresistible. Mildly spicy, grilled chicken is topped with melting cheese and slice slice of sweet pineapple. What’s not to love?
On my busy nights, I usually turn to a recipe like this chicken stir fry. It comes together in just minutes, featuring colorful bell peppers and pineapple. And, it has just the right amount of heat.
There’s also this classic teriyaki chicken with pineapple. It’s simple fare, and extremely tasty. If pineapples aren’t in season, you can always turn to these fabulous huli huli chicken bites because it uses pineapple juice instead of the fruit.
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