Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Tacos (Print Version)
Juicy Huli Huli chicken and vibrant fruit salsa fill these tropical-inspired Hawaiian street tacos.
# Ingredients:
→ Huli Huli Chicken
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120 ml pineapple juice
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100 g brown sugar
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90 ml ketchup
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90 ml soy sauce
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45 ml chicken broth
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1.25 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
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0.75 teaspoon garlic, minced
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900 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
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24 mini corn tortillas
→ Pineapple Mango Avocado Salsa
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160 g pineapple, diced
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165 g fresh mango, diced
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150 g avocado, diced
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15 g cilantro, chopped
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15 ml fresh lime juice
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pinch sea salt
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chicken broth, minced ginger, and garlic. Whisk thoroughly to blend.
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Reserve 240 ml of the marinade in a separate bowl. Add chicken breasts to the main bowl, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, combine diced pineapple, mango, avocado, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice, season with sea salt, toss gently, cover, and set aside.
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Preheat a grill pan over medium heat and lightly brush with oil or use cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the used marinade. Grill chicken, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 74°C. Transfer to a board and dice into small pieces.
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Distribute diced grilled chicken and prepared salsa evenly among the mini corn tortillas. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor, use freshly squeezed pineapple juice and allow the chicken to marinate overnight if possible.