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Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Creamy Sesame Cucumbers: A Flavor Explosion You Need to Try

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These Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with creamy sesame cucumbers are a flavor-packed twist on classic tacos. Crispy, caramelized teriyaki chicken, fresh herbs, creamy cucumber dressing, and crunchy toppings make every bite irresistible.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • Creamy Cucumbers:
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp chili crunch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh herbs (cilantro, green onions, mint)
  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 large English cucumber or 3–4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • Teriyaki Chicken:
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Pinches of salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup + 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • For Serving:
  • 8 6-inch flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place in Instant Pot with 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce. Pressure cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Thinly slice cucumbers. Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, chili crunch, and salt. Toss with cucumbers and fresh herbs. Reserve some dressing for topping.
  3. Release pressure, remove chicken, and shred. Place shredded chicken on a baking sheet, drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce. Broil 3–6 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Warm tortillas. Layer with crispy teriyaki chicken, creamy cucumbers, avocado slices, reserved dressing, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Crockpot: cook chicken with 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce for 2.5–3.5 hours on high or 4–5 hours on low, then shred and broil as stated.
  • Oven: bake chicken thighs with teriyaki sauce at 400°F for 35 minutes, shred, and broil as stated.
  • Stovetop: boil chicken thighs 10–15 minutes, shred, and broil as stated.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Asian