Chipotle Chicken Al Pastor Recipe
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinade
20 mins
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Total Time
38 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chipotle Chicken Al Pastor Recipe
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Your favorite chicken al pastor is made at home with just a few ingredients like chicken, seasonings, and chipotle in adobo sauce. The chicken is then served over rice or salad.
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Ingredients
- 7 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce one can
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
Instructions
- In a small food process add the 7 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Kosher salt and pepper, and seasonings (2 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder). Process until almost smooth and combined.
- Place chopped 1 1/2 pound chicken thighs in a large bowl and add the chipotle mixture. Stir well to coat each piece. Allow the meat to marinate for 1 hour overnight (in the fridge).
- When ready to cook, allow the meat to reach room temp by keeping it over the counter for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken thighs until golden brown and the internal temp reaches 165F. About 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
- you can use any other oil instead of olive oil
- feel free to use chicken breast or any other meat of choice instead of chicken thighs.
- Do not overcook the chicken.
- Serve with rice, burritos, or tacos.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
456mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
56IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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