Mediterranean Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple-Pear Salsa

To give these Teriyaki Chicken Tacos a Mediterranean twist, we’ll swap out the teriyaki sauce for a more Mediterranean-friendly marinade and adjust the salsa ingredients while keeping the dish flavorful and vibrant.

Key Mediterranean Changes:

1. Chicken Marinade (No Teriyaki, More Mediterranean!):

Replace teriyaki sauce with a Mediterranean marinade using:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (adds depth and slight sweetness)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp honey or date syrup (for a touch of natural sweetness)
• 1 tsp oregano + ½ tsp sumac or paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste

2. Grilled Pineapple-Pear Salsa (Mediterranean Twist!):

• Swap cilantro for fresh mint or parsley
• Add chopped cucumber for extra freshness
• Instead of honey, use a drizzle of pomegranate molasses for tangy sweetness

3. Tortillas → Mediterranean Wrap Alternative:

Use grilled pita bread or whole-wheat flatbreads instead of traditional tortillas for a Mediterranean touch.

4. Extra Mediterranean Garnish:

A drizzle of Greek yogurt sauce (yogurt + garlic + lemon + olive oil)

Sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese

Some toasted pine nuts or crushed walnuts for crunch

️ Final Dish:

Juicy Mediterranean-marinated chicken, wrapped in warm pita, topped with a smoky-sweet pineapple-pear salsa, and finished with a touch of tangy yogurt sauce and crunchy nuts—flavors that blend the best of the Mediterranean with a fresh, fruity twist!