Chicken Al Pastor Chipotle Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon achiote paste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 6 corn tortillas
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, pineapple juice, garlic, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and vinegar
2. Blend until smooth to create the marinade
3. Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour marinade over them
4. Toss to coat chicken evenly and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
6. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips
8. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame
9. Top each tortilla with sliced chicken, diced pineapple, and sliced red onion
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges