Chipotle Chicken Al Pastor

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blend marinade ingredients (1 lb chicken thighs, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp cumin, lime juice, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper) and marinate chicken, ideally overnight.
  2. 2Cook the chicken skin side down on medium-high heat for 5 minutes each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. 3Dice the cooked chicken and add to a large mixing bowl, mixing in the meat juice.
  4. 4For the al pastor sauce, destem and deseed the 2 guajillo chiles.
  5. 5Soak the guajillo chiles in boiling water until softened, then discard the water.
  6. 6Blend the softened chiles with the remaining sauce ingredients (0.5 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 3 tbsp pineapple juice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar) until smooth.
  7. 7Pour the al pastor sauce over the diced chicken to your liking.
  8. 8Finish with fresh cilantro and lime juice.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 2 guajillo chiles
  • 0.5 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • fresh cilantro

Equipment

hot panblenderlarge mixing bowl

Tips

  • Marinate chicken overnight if possible for best flavor.
  • Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.
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