maddiecastellano
Nov 13
Al pastor chicken tacos 🌮🌶️ This has been a staple meal in our family lately! Everyone loves it and it’s so flavorful and pretty simple to make.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 small can of chipotles in adobo (use 2 peppers + 1 Tbsp sauce)
½ cup pineapple juice
2 cloves garlic
½ small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 Tbsp chili powder (or use ancho or guajillo if you have it)
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional but adds depth)
1 tsp cumin
1½ tsp salt
1 Tbsp brown sugar or honey
Juice of 1 lime
For Serving:
Warm corn tortillas
Chopped grilled pineapple
Diced red onion
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Your favorite salsa (verde, pico de gallo, mango, or guacamole)
Directions:
Make the marinade:
Blend chipotles, pineapple juice, garlic, onion, vinegar, spices, salt, sugar, and lime until smooth.
Marinate the chicken:
Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cook the chicken:
Grill or sear over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Assemble the tacos:
Add chicken to warm tortillas and top with grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime, and salsa.
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Photos by @emmaericksonmcc
maddiecastellano
Nov 13
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