Al Pastor Chicken Tacos

Name: Al Pastor Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1.3 lb Chicken thighs; 2 tbsp Achiote paste; 1 cup Pineapple; units Corn tortillas; unit Onion; 1 bunch Cilantro; 1/4 cup Orange juice; cloves Garlic

Juicy chicken tacos marinated in achiote and pineapple, served in warm corn tortillas with onion and cilantro. A Mexican classic full of smoky flavor and an irresistible sweet touch.

20 minPrep

15 minCook

35 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

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600 g Chicken thighs (boneless)
2 tbsp Achiote paste
150 g Pineapple (en trozos)
12 units Corn tortillas
1 unit Onion (chopped)
1 manojo Cilantro
60 ml Orange juice
2 cloves Garlic

Nutrition facts

per serving

380 kcal

Calories

32 g

Protein

34 g

Carbs

12 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

30 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

No declared allergens

Instructions

1
Blend the achiote, orange juice, garlic and half the pineapple into a marinade.
2
Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
3
Cook the chicken in a hot pan until golden, about 12 minutes.
4
Chop the chicken and remaining pineapple into small pieces.
5
Warm the tortillas and fill them with the chicken.
6
Serve with onion, cilantro and the chopped pineapple.

Chef tips

Grill the pineapple for a few minutes to intensify its sweetness and add a caramelized touch.

Substitutions

Swap chicken for pork or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

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