Teriyaki Tacos (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cucumber Cream Sauce

01 - 1 cup minced fresh herbs like cilantro, green onions, or mint
02 - 3-4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, sliced super thin
03 - Plain full-fat Greek yogurt (¼ cup)
04 - A dash of salt (¼ teaspoon)
05 - Toasted sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
06 - Sweet chili sauce (1 tablespoon)
07 - Rice vinegar (2 tablespoons)
08 - A small sprinkle of sesame seeds (½ teaspoon)
09 - Chili oil for a little kick (1 teaspoon)
10 - A couple of tablespoons of regular mayo

→ For the Teriyaki Chicken

11 - 1 pound of chicken thighs without the bones or skin
12 - A third of a cup plus a quarter cup of teriyaki sauce, kept separate
13 - Salt and pepper to taste
14 - 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce

→ To Serve Things Up

15 - One avocado, sliced
16 - Flour tortillas – 8 of them, 6 inches each
17 - Enough sesame seeds to top your tacos
18 - ¼ cup of crushed peanuts for an extra crunch

# Instructions:

01 - Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken thighs. Put them in your Instant Pot along with ⅓ cup of teriyaki sauce. Pressure cook everything for 10 minutes.
02 - Combine the yogurt, mayo, vinegar, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, and some salt in a bowl. Add the sliced cucumbers and chopped herbs, but save a bit of the sauce for later.
03 - Shred the cooked chicken and spread it out on a tray. Mix it with the remaining teriyaki and chili sauces, then broil it for 3 to 6 minutes until it’s got a nice crisp and caramelized edge.
04 - Warm the tortillas over a flame on your stove if you love a little char. Otherwise, pop them into a microwave or oven until they’re warm.
05 - Put some of the crispy chicken on the tortillas, add a layer of cucumber sauce, avocado, extra dressing, crushed peanuts, and finish with some sesame seeds.

# Notes:

01 - For a crockpot: Cook on high for 2.5–3.5 hours or low for 4–5 hours.
02 - If baking is easier, set the chicken in the oven at 400°F for about 35 minutes.
03 - On the stovetop: Boil the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes.
04 - Save some of that cucumber dressing as an extra topping while serving.

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