Chipotle Chicken Al Pastor
Serves 1
Directions
- 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.
- 2Cook the chicken skin side down on medium-high heat for 5 minutes each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 3Dice the cooked chicken and add to a large mixing bowl, mixing in the meat juice.
- 4For the al pastor sauce, destem and deseed the 2 guajillo chiles.
- 5Soak the guajillo chiles in boiling water until softened, then discard the water.
- 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.
- 7Pour the al pastor sauce over the diced chicken to your liking.
- 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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