Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs chicken
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp vegetable oil or light olive oil
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp sriracha
4 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp ginger
1/3 cup cilantro
1/3 cup green onions
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp hot sauce
2 Tbsp hot water
8 warmed tortillas
Shredded purple cabbage
Shredded carrots
Diced red bell peppers
Chopped unsalted peanuts
Chopped green onions
Cilantro
Instructions
1-Marinate the Chicken: Start by placing your chicken in a resealable bag and pound it to about 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, fish sauce, sriracha, garlic, ginger, cilantro, and green onions until well combined. Pour this flavorful marinade over the chicken in the bag, seal it tightly, and rub the marinade evenly to coat all surfaces. Place the bag in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for 2 4 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply.
2-Prepare the Peanut Sauce: While the chicken is marinating, it’s time to create the star of the show the creamy peanut sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, and hot water until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add another tablespoon of hot water until it reaches your preferred consistency. Set aside until serving.
3-Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill to 400°F (medium-high heat). Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and place it on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips or cubes for easy taco assembly. If you don’t have access to a grill, don’t worry! You can also cook this marinated chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, or bake it in a 400°F oven for 20 minutes.
4-Assemble the Tacos: Now comes the fun part building your tacos! Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet, under the broiler, or in the microwave for a few seconds until pliable. Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken, then add shredded purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and diced red bell peppers for crunch and color. Drizzle generously with the peanut sauce, then finish with a sprinkle of chopped unsalted peanuts, green onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately while warm.
Last Step:
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🌿 For gluten-free options, serve chicken as wraps in lettuce leaves instead of tortillas.
🍗 Substitute grilled chicken with ground chicken if preferred for texture variation.
🥢 Add extra crunch by including bean sprouts, coleslaw mix, chunky peanut butter, scallions, or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Marinating time: 2–4 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 647
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 2242 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
