Chicken Al Pastor Tacos š
I would be lying if I said I did eat tacos literally all this week tweaking this recipe. Iām not mad at it.
I LOVE tacos. Every shape, every size, give me them all. Al pastor has always been one of my absolute favorites. And this smoky chipotle pineapple sauceā¦it will make you want tacos every single day of the week without having to tweak a recipe. SO, here it is! These are far from ātraditionalā but who cares š¤·š»ā
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Smoky Chipotle Pineapple Sauce š
⢠1 small can chipotle in adobo
⢠2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
⢠4 cloves of garlic
⢠1 teaspoon salt
⢠½ teaspoon black pepper
⢠1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
⢠1 tablespoon chili powder
⢠2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Additional ingredients:
⢠1 lb chicken breast, cut in strips
⢠1 small yellow onion, sliced
⢠½ small red onion, chopped
⢠3 tablespoons olive oil ⢠3 cloves of garlic
⢠Cotija or goat cheese
⢠Avocado, sliced
⢠½ cup cilantro, chopped
⢠Yellow corn tortillas
⢠2 limes, 1 sliced, 1 juiced
⢠3 roma tomatoes
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Instructions:
1. Grill pineapple in strips, then chop
2. In a blender combine the chipotle, garlic, salt, pepper, vinegar, chili powder, paprika. Blend until fully smooth. Pour 1/3 of mixture out and use to marinade chicken;
3. Add half of pineapple into the blender. Blend once again until fully smooth;
4. Heat cast iron skillet and add olive oil. When hot, add chicken and onions;
5. Warm tortillas in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high until slightly charred;
6. Make pico de gallo. Place garlic and red onion in a strainer. Pour boiling water over to cut the bite. Place tomatoes, coolest onions/garlic, and lime juice in a bowl;
7. Toss chicken in enough of the chipotle pineapple sauce to coat;
8. Place avocado, chicken, grilled pineapple, pico de gallo, goat cheese, fresh cilantro in warmed tortillas. Drizzle more sauce for extra spice and a squeeze of lime!