Island Tacos

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 5
Delicious Island Tacos recipe with a tropical twist
in Tacos

Prep

45 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

51 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1/4 cup pineapple juice , from pineapple tidbits
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger ( or dry )
12 chicken tenderloins
12 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups pineapple tidbits
2 medium tomatoes , chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onion ( green part only )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
355
Sugar
16g
Fat
12g
Island Tacos are a tropical take on traditional tacos. The sweet and savory marinade is made with pineapple, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. These flavors pair perfectly with the tender chicken that is served in warm flour tortillas. The garnishes of lettuce, tomatoes, pineapple, and green onions add a fresh crunch to the taco. This is a meal that is perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.To make the marinade, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple tidbits, pineapple juice, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, and chicken tenderloins. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2.Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through.
3.Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
4.Fill each tortilla with chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, pineapple tidbits, tomatoes, and green onions.
5.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

These Island Tacos are packed with flavor and a perfect combination of sweet and savory.
The marinade adds a tropical twist to traditional tacos and the fresh ingredients make them a healthy meal option.

CONS

The prep time for this recipe is fairly long due to the marinating process.
Also, for those who don’t like sweet in their savory dishes might not find this recipe as fulfilling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is full of health benefits as it contains a lot of fresh produce such as lettuce, tomatoes, and pineapple. Pineapple contains bromelain which can help with digestion and reducing inflammation. The chicken is also a great source of protein.

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