Chicken Al Pastor

This chicken al pastor features almost-charred pineapple and toasty spicy chicken that is incredibly tender and juicy! Serve with of white onion and fresh cilantro.


Mexican · Main Dishes · Tacos · Chicken


Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
Active Time: 30 mins
Stand Time: 10 mins
Marinate Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 10 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded

  • 2 tablespoons achiote paste

  • 6 large cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained

  • 1 ⅓ cups finely chopped onion, divided

  • ⅔ cup orange juice

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut in half

  • 8 (12-inch) jumbo wooden skewers

  • 1 large fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and sliced

  • 20 (6 inch) corn tortillas

  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro


Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add dried chiles; cook, turning occasionally, until toasted and blistered in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water to just cover the chiles, and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain well.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
324 Calories
10g Fat
31g Carbs
28g Protein


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