Description
This Grilled Chicken Al Pastor recipe is a must-try chicken dish that’s packed with flavor! Made with a bold, spicy marinade and perfectly grilled, it’s a simple way to bring restaurant-style flavor to your own kitchen. Whether you serve it in tacos, bowls, or burritos, this easy grilled chicken recipe is one you’ll want to make on repeat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounce can chipotles in adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon ground annatto (or paprika)
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canned pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pineapple
Instructions
- Blend: Add the entire can of chipotles in adobo sauce to a blender with the avocado oil, annatto, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, pineapple juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
- Marinate: Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs in a large zipper bag or bowl. Toss until fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 10 hours.
- Heat Grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F.
- Prepare Pineapple: Remove the top, bottom, and skins from the pineapple. Slice into 1 inch thick slices.
- Grill: Use tongs to remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side. Add the pineapple slices and cook for 3-5 minutes per side.
- Rest: Remove the chicken when the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Slice or dice the chicken and pineapple. Serve in tortillas for tacos or burritos, or over rice in a bowl.
Notes
Leftover chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. If using an oven, bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 543 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 791 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
Keywords: Chicken Al Pastor, Grilled Chicken, Mexican Recipes, Copycat Recipe, Gluten-Free Dinner