Description
Delicious Chicken Al Pastor Tacos featuring marinated grilled chicken thighs and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, white vinegar, adobo sauce, olive oil, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. During the last few minutes of grilling, add the diced pineapple to the grill to caramelize.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of sliced chicken on each tortilla, topping with grilled pineapple, diced onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or sliced chipotle peppers to the tacos.
- Substitute the chicken thighs with shrimp or portobello mushrooms for a different protein option. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg