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Chicken al Pastor

It is so easy to add flavor to chicken. My Chicken al Pastor is chicken marinated in some smoky chilies with tomatoes, garlic and onions.

Course dinner
Cuisine Chicken recipe, Gluten free, Mexican recipes
Keyword Chicken recipes, comfort food, Cream Sauce, gluten free, marinade, Mexican recipe
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Peter

Ingredients

Al Pastor Marinade

  • 6 Whole Roma (or plum) tomatoes rough chop
  • 1 Whole Large yellow onion quartered
  • 5 Cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Whole Oranges juiced
  • 2 Tbsp Mole sauce
  • 5 Whole Dried New Mexican & Ancho chilies
  • 3 Whole Arbol chilies
  • 1 Tbsp Mexican oregano
  • 2 Tsp Oregano
  • 2 Tsp Ground cumin

Chicken al Pastor

  • 8 Whole Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut in strips
  • 1 Tbsp Grapeseed oil
  • 1 Whole Lime
  • 1/2 Whole White onion diced
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro rough chop
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp Chipotle or Sriracha sauce
  • 1/2 Whole Red onion cut in small slices
  • 1/2 Whole Pineapple
  • 12 Whole Tostadas

Instructions

Al Pastor Marinade

  1. Begin by toasting the dried chilies in a cast iron skillet. Toast until just darkened. Take off the stems and add them to a blender. Next, add in the tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Add in the orange juice, apple cider vinegar and mole sauce. Blend until smooth. Add in all the spices and mix one more time.

Chicken al Pastor

  1. Take the strips of chicken and place in an air tight container. Pour over as much of the marinade as will fit. Marinade for a minimum of 1 hour up to overnight.

    Combine the mayo and chipotle sauce and set aside.

    After marinating the chicken, take the chicken out of the container. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high heat and cook the chicken in batches. Be sure to not overcrowd the pan. You want to get a decent charring onto the chicken.

    To assemble, place the tostada on a plate. Then layer beginning with the chipotle mayo, chicken, pineapple, red onions, white onions and cilantro.

    Serve and enjoy!