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Chipotle Chicken Al Pastor Recipe
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinade
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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!
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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
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
% 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.