Artificial Flavors Free Gluten Free Chicken Tacos al Pastor Style
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4 servings
For the marinade
- 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed and seeded
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground achiote (annatto)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado or canola oil)
For serving
- 8–12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into small dice
- ½ white onion, finely diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- salsa verde or hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the guajillo and ancho chiles in a small saucepan and cover with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat and let the chiles soak for 10 minutes, until softened and pliable.
- 2
Drain the chiles and transfer them to a blender. Add the pineapple juice, white vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, achiote, salt, and black pepper. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
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