Authentic Chicken Tacos al Pastor

Street-style tacos with marinated chicken, pineapple, and traditional trompo spices. This recipe captures the essence of authentic tacos al pastor using accessible ingredients and techniques.

30mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
MexicanCuisine
Authentic Chicken Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs

Produce

9
  • 3 dried Guajillo Chiles
  • 2 dried Ancho Chiles
  • 1/4 fresh Pineapple
  • 1/2 white Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 cup White Onion
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 4 Lime Wedges

Grains & Starches

1
  • 18 corn Tortillas

Sauces & Oils

3
  • 1 chipotle In Adobo
  • 2 tbsp Achiote Paste
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar

Spices & Seasoning

1
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin

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Tags

AuthenticMexicanStreet FoodGrilledChickenMainTacosSpicy

Instructions

grillingmarinating
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in a dry pan until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend softened chiles with chipotle, garlic, achiote_paste, white_vinegar, oregano, cumin, and a slice of pineapple until smooth.

chicken_thighs in the sauce for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until charred and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.

Grill pineapple slices until , then into small pieces.

Heat tortillas on a comal or dry pan. Serve chicken on tortillas topped with grilled pineapple, white_onion, fresh_cilantro, and lime_wedges.