Description
Chicken Al Pastor is a flavorful Mexican dish featuring marinated chicken cooked on skewers with pineapple. The combination of spices, citrus, and smoky chipotle peppers creates a delicious and unique taste.
Ingredients
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Main Marinade:
- 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 1/3 cups finely chopped onion, divided
- 2/3 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
Other Ingredients:
- 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
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Blend guajillo chiles, achiote paste, garlic, chipotle peppers, 1 cup onion, orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, cumin, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Marinate Chicken: Toss chicken in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Skewer and Grill: Thread marinated chicken and pineapple onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve: Serve grilled chicken al pastor on warm tortillas with remaining onion, cilantro, and extra pineapple.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, remember to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the dish’s spiciness level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with tortilla
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg