Standards
Al Pastor Chicken
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2+ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 dried guajillo peppers
2 dried ancho peppers
1 dried chili de árbol
1 T achiote paste
1 t oregano
1 t cumin
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 t salt
2 t sugar
1 pineapple
Directions
Toast dried peppers in pan until they blister
Add chicken broth, remove heat, let sit for 30 mins (flip a few times to ensure they soften)
Heat 2 T oil in pan, add achiote, oregano, cumin, toast until aromatic
When soft, remove stems and seeds from peppers
Blend peppers, achiote mix, garlic, vinegar, salt, sugar until smooth
Marinate meat for at least 4 hours
Remove pineapple skin, slice 3+ 1/2 inch slices
Grill meat and pineapple on low heat (~400 F) for 15 mins
Turn heat up to medium (500 F) flip meat and pineapple
After 5 mins, flip meat and pineapple
After 5 mins take off
While warming tortillas chop chicken and pineapple
Serve tacos w chicken, pineapple, tomatillo salsa
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